Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
American Heart Association (AHA)
PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis.
Duration
With the new adaptive learning format, the timing for completing the online portion of HeartCode PALS can vary depending on the student’s level of experience. The hands-on session for HeartCode PALS will take approximately 5 hours 30 minutes (without Optional Lessons)
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Not specified
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on infants and children following current PALS guidelines in emergency situations.Developing
- KnowledgeApply systematic approach to pediatric assessment using the PALS evaluation sequence to identify life-threatening conditions.Developing
- Hands-onOperate defibrillators and emergency airway equipment with guidance during pediatric cardiac emergencies.Developing
- KnowledgeApply PALS treatment algorithms for respiratory emergencies when managing infants and children with respiratory failure.Developing
- KnowledgeDemonstrate appropriate medication dosing and administration techniques for pediatric patients during resuscitation efforts.Developing
- MindsetParticipate in effective team dynamics during pediatric resuscitation by communicating clearly and following role assignments in emergency response teams.Developing
- Hands-onExecute vascular access procedures for emergency medication delivery using intraosseous and intravenous techniques on pediatric patients under instruction.Developing
- KnowledgeApply post-cardiac arrest management protocols to optimize outcomes for pediatric patients following return of spontaneous circulation.Developing
- KnowledgeRecognize signs of respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest in pediatric patients during emergency assessment in critical care settings.Emerging
- KnowledgeDistinguish between compensated and decompensated shock in pediatric patients to guide appropriate intervention decisions in emergency settings.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Perform high‐quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) per American Heart Association (AHA) basic life support (BLS) recommendations
- Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
- Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds
- Apply team dynamics
- Differentiate between respiratory distress and failure
- Perform early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis.
What you need to earn this credential
No requirements listed.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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