Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Course Overview

The PALS course equips healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize and prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children. This course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to teach and reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.

Who Should Take This Course?

What You'll Learn

• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment (Evaluate-Identify-Intervene)
• Recognition and management of respiratory emergencies
• Recognition and management of shock (compensated and hypotensive)
• Recognition and management of cardiopulmonary arrest
• Post-cardiac arrest care and team dynamics