This instructor-led, classroom-based PALS course is an essential resource for training physicians, nurses, and emergency medical care providers in PALS. Also useful as a pre- and post-course reference book. Based on the 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
The PALS course covers:
The classroom- and video-based, instructor-led PALS course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. Manual includes information on:
MANDATORY PRECOURSE MATERIAL
Before you come to your scheduled PALS course, the American Heart Association has made it mandatory that you complete the PALS Self Assessment and Pre-Test and score a 70% or higher to participate in the ACLS Course. Last minute registrations will cause a problem as students will not have enough time to complete the precourse materials and may have to be rescheduled in order to participate fully in the course.
This assessment can only be taken on a PC Mac/Win, you are required to print out your results and bring them with you to class to present them to your instructor. failure to do so may require your class be rescheduled until you are compliant.
We have also included the link below to the American Heart Association’s Student Website.
http://ahainstructornetwork.americanheart.org/AHAECC/ecc.jsp?pid=ahaecc.studentlanding Please enter the code, pals15 in the box that you find on the webpage, then complete the test, and then print out the page with your score and bring it to your class. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email.
Do You Need BLS? You can also get your BLS for Healthcare Providers Certification during this course by adding the AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Online Course from the menu below. Complete Part 1 online via the Internet, print the completion certificate and bring it with you on the day of the course. Complete Part 2 & 3 "skills check" to get your official American Heart Association certification card the day of this course. BLS Online & Skills Course Cost $80
You may register for the renewal course only if your card is still valid.
Course Cost: $170.00
The new 2015 AHA PALS Textbook is required for the class! NO exceptions! The 2010 PALS books are outdated and are no longer acceptable due to guideline changes. You can bring your own book or you will have to purchase one for an additional $60.00. Please choose from the following optional items: