Enhance Your Pediatric Emergency Skills with Our PALS Course!
The American Heart Association’s Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Course is an instructor-led, classroom-based program designed to improve healthcare providers' skills in treating pediatric patients in arrest or peri-arrest situations. This course focuses on enhancing the quality of care for seriously ill or injured children, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.
Course Overview:
Key Learning Objectives:
Through a series of simulated pediatric emergency scenarios, participants will:
- Systematic Pediatric Assessment: Develop a thorough approach to assessing pediatric patients.
- Basic Life Support (BLS): Reinforce essential life-saving techniques for children.
- PALS Treatment Algorithms: Learn and apply the algorithms used in pediatric advanced life support.
- Effective Resuscitation Techniques: Master skills for performing successful resuscitation.
- Team Dynamics: Understand and practice working as a team in emergency situations.
Materials Required:
- A current PALS Provider Manual is required for the course.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies, including those working in:
- Emergency Response
- Emergency Medicine
- Intensive Care
- Critical Care Units
This includes physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who require a PALS completion card for their job or certification purposes.
Course Length:
- Approximately 8 hours of instruction.
Certification:
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive the American Heart Association PALS Provider Card, valid for two years.
Important Information:
Bellingham La Quinta Inn Location:
- If you are registering for our Bellingham La Quinta Inn location, please note that a minimum of 6 students is required for the course to proceed.
- If enrollment is below this minimum, we will need to reschedule your course to a later date.
Contact Us:
For any questions or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at:
📞 Phone: 360-416-8239
📧 Email: NW@LifeWork.Edu