Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course

What Will You Learn?

• Identify the scientific basis for PALS treatment recommendations based on the current science guidelines.
• Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early AED use.
• Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessment sequence for a systematic approach to the evaluation of pediatric emergencies.
• Model effective communication as a member of a high performance team.
• Recognize the impact of team dynamic on overall team performance.
• Recognize and perform early management of respiratory distress and failure in a pediatric patient.
• Demonstrate adjunct techniques to support and assist with respiratory stability of a pediatric patient in respiratory distress or failure
• Recognize and perform early interventions for the treatment of shock.
• Establish rapid vascular access to administer fluids and medications.
• Differentiate between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias.
• Identify rhythms for which electrical therapy is indicated.
• Demonstrate effective and safe use of manual defibrillator.
• Perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care.