Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
PALS Training
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
The completely redesigned American Heart Association’s Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on new science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to pediatric healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
This course is designed primarily for pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Skills Covered
Management of Cardiac Arrest
Management of Tachycardic & Bradycardic Rhythms
Management of Shock
Management of Respiratory Emergencies
Intravenous & Intraosseous Access
Course Prerequisites
Able to Perform Basic Life Support for Infant & Child
Able to Identify all ECG Rhythms
Have a Basic Understanding of PALS Pharmacology
Registration
Currently, schedules & registration for courses can be found at http://www.gwtrainingcenter.com/pals.aspx
Course Files
PALS Full Certification (2-Day) Agenda- Download PDF
PALS Renewal Agenda- Download PDF