AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course Curriculum & Logistics
The PALS curriculum is rigorously structured based on science evidence from the most current AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS certification course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Curriculum Provider: American Heart Association
Certification Duration: 2 Years
Course Logistics:
Duration: 8:00-17:00PST (9 hours); for the PALS Recertification Course 9:00-14:00PST (5 hours)
Format: Classroom Lecture, Small Group Learning Stations, Practical Testing Scenarios, and Written Exam. Non-residential; food and lodging are not included.
Certification: Official AHA PALS Provider Card (Valid for 2 years).
Prerequisites & BLS Policy:
BLS Proficiency Required: Per current AHA guidelines, a BLS CPR card is NOT required to attend. However, you must be proficient in Child and Infant BLS for healthcare provider skills.
Skills Evaluation: Your BLS skills will be reviewed and evaluated as a mandatory component of the PALS Provider Course.
Recommendation: BLS certification is not included with PALS registration. Students lacking confidence in their BLS CPR skills should register for a separate BLS course prior to attending.
Students must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g., passport, driver’s license, state ID, or military ID) at check-in.
Certification Issuance:
Upon successful completion, participants receive an official AHA PALS Provider card with in two weeks of completion, issued by Remote Medical Training.
Course Curriculum:
The PALS curriculum is comprehensive, covering the following core areas:
Systematic Approach: Mastering the systematic approach to pediatric assessment (Evaluate-Identify-Intervene).
Respiratory Management: Effective respiratory management and airway control in pediatric patients.
Shock Management: Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest due to various forms of shock.
Arrhythmia Management: Recognition and management of pediatric bradycardias and tachycardias.
Cardiac Arrest: Management of pediatric cardiac arrest scenarios.
Team Dynamics: Effective communication and leadership as a member or leader of a pediatric resuscitation team.
Pharmacology: PALS pharmacology usage, fluid bolus administration, and weight-based dosing.
Acquired Skills Overview
This is an interactive course designed to build confidence in high-pressure scenarios. You will practice and learn:
High-Quality CPR: Proficiency in Child and Infant BLS skills (reviewed and evaluated).
Respiratory Interventions: Oxygen delivery, bag-mask ventilation, and advanced airway management.
Vascular Access: Intraosseous (IO) access and fluid bolus administration.
Rhythm Recognition: Identifying fatal and non-fatal pediatric cardiac rhythms.
Electrical Therapy: Safe and effective defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion.
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: Immediate management following Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) in a pediatric patient.
Scenario Management: Leading a team through complex pediatric respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies.
Instructors
Instructor Standards:
Our courses are led by certified AHA Instructors who are experienced healthcare professionals. They are dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment to ensure you master the complex algorithms and skills required for PALS certification.
