PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT (PALS) PROVIDER COURSE

This AHA’s PALS provider course is designed to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured 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, fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

Who should take this course?
Healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients.

• Course Duration:
  • PALS Provider Course: 3 days
  • PALS Provider Renewal: 2 days

*** PALS Provider Renewal is for participants who still have a valid AHA’s PALS card in their possession on the day of the class.

• Material: AHA’s PALS Provider Manual

• Course Content
  • The systematic approach to assess and treat a seriously ill or injured infant/child
  • High-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR per AHA BLS recommendations
  • Recognition and management of cardiac arrest, respiratory distress and failure, shock and arrhythmias and post-cardiac arrest care
  • Effective resuscitation team dynamics
• Language used in the course:
  Bilingual in English and Vietnamese with all teaching materials and videos in English. Interpretation support for those who are in need.
• Number of trainees percourse: 12 (maximum 14)
• Certification: After completing a written and practical test, participants will receive an AHA PALS provider certificate with 2-year validity.

PALS Course Brochure | Tờ rơi khóa PALS

Note: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.