THERE IS A 100 DOLLAR NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT FOR THIS CLASS

The AHA’s PALS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving BLS skills, emphasizing the importance of preventing cardiac arrest, early and continuous high-quality CPR, and high-performing teams. The course reflects science and education from the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC).


This Course is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies in pediatrics

What does this course cover

Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of pediatric patients

Discuss how the use of a rapid response team (RRT) or medical emergency team (MET) may improve patient outcomes

Discuss early recognition and management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), including appropriate disposition

Discuss early recognition and management of stroke, including appropriate disposition

Recognize bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome

Perform early management of bradycardias and tachycardias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome

Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team

Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance

Recognize respiratory arrest

Perform early management of respiratory arrest

Recognize cardiac arrest

Perform prompt, high-quality BLS including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use

Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post–cardiac arrest care