Course Details
Course Overview
The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course is designed for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies involving infants and children, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, emergency medical personnel, and other providers responsible for pediatric patient care.
This comprehensive course builds upon foundational life support skills and focuses on the recognition and management of critically ill or injured infants and children. Through simulated pediatric emergency scenarios, participants will learn a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective resuscitation techniques, team dynamics, and evidence-based treatment strategies that improve patient outcomes.
Mandatory Precourse Assignment (Approx. 3–5 Hours)
As part of the blended learning format, students are required to complete assigned online precourse materials before attending the classroom session. These materials include instructional videos and key concepts designed to maximize hands-on learning during class.
Directions for accessing the precourse assignment will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
PALS Course Topics
- Pediatric assessment and systematic evaluation
- Recognition and management of pediatric respiratory emergencies
- Recognition and management of pediatric shock
- Pediatric cardiac emergencies
- PALS treatment algorithms
- High-quality CPR for infants and children
- Effective airway management and ventilation
- Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias
- Post-cardiac arrest care
- Team dynamics and communication during resuscitation
- Effective resuscitation strategies
- Case-based learning and simulated pediatric emergency scenarios
- Current science and guideline updates
Blended Learning Format
This course combines online learning with instructor-led classroom training.
Part 1: Complete the required online precourse materials.
Part 2 & 3: Attend the instructor-led classroom session for hands-on skills practice, case scenarios, skills testing, and written examinations.
Upon successful completion, students will receive an official American Heart Association PALS Provider certification.
Need BLS Certification?
Students who also require Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may add the AHA BLS Provider Online & Skills Session to their registration.
Complete the online BLS course prior to class
Print and bring their online completion certificate
Successfully complete the in-person skills evaluation
BLS Online & Skills Session Add-On: $80.00
Course Information
Instructor-led classroom training
Hands-on skills practice and testing
Pediatric emergency case simulations
Written examination
American Heart Association certification upon successful completion
Required Materials: Course books and materials are not included in the course fee. Students are responsible for bringing the current PALS Provider Manual or providing proof of access to the required course materials.