Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course/PALS Renewal
Course Description
The completely redesigned American Heart Association 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 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 cardio version; intra osseous
access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Course Length: 1 Day Course
Intended Audience:
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.
Student Materials:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide - Includes PALS Student CD,
PALS Precourse Checklist, PALS Pocket Reference Card
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide & Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual
Instructor Materials
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor Manual - Includes PALS Instructor CD, Scenario Cue Cards
PALS Course Video - Available on DVD or VHS
PALS Poster Set
PALS Emergency Cart Card Set
AHA Instructor Stopwatch
OR
PALS Instructor Package (Includes all of the above)
