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NOTE: A current American Heart Association PALS and BLS for Healthcare Provider card is required. This course is intended for healthcare providers that may participate in a pediatric resuscitation in or out of the hospital and who wish to renew their current certification.
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 cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. Renewal Course Length: Approximately 4 hours
*******PREREQUISITE: CURRENT BLS FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER CARD*******
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. Continuing education contact hours are provided.
Student Materials:
· Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide - Includes PALS Student CD, PALS Precourse Checklist, PALS Pocket Reference Card
· 2005 Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual required for course (Not included in course fees) Card Type: PALS Provider Card
Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card