Course Description
The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course is to provide the learner with:.
Information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
Information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children
The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Course Length: 16 ½ hours approx., including breaks
Intended Audience
The course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency.
Student Materials:
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PALS Provider Manual
- PALS Student CD
- PALS Precourse Checklist
- PALS Pocket Reference Cards
Card Type: Course completion
Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card
Class Fee: $195