Course Overview
The PALS Provider course teaches a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, along with recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure, shock, and pediatric cardiac arrest. Case-based simulations reinforce the resuscitation team dynamics unique to treating infants and children.
What's Included
AHA PALS Provider manual (eBook) & pre-course self-assessment
Instructor-led case simulations
Skills stations and MegaCode testing
Online exam
Official AHA PALS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years
eCard typically processed within 1–2 business days after successful completion
What You Will Learn
The Evaluate–Identify–Intervene pediatric assessment sequence
Recognition and management of respiratory distress and failure
Recognition and management of shock
Pediatric cardiac arrest, bradycardia, and tachycardia algorithms
Effective pediatric resuscitation team dynamics
Post-resuscitation care
Who Should Attend
PALS Provider certification is designed for clinicians who assess or manage pediatric patients in emergency or critical care settings.
Pediatric & ER Nurses
Pediatricians & Family Physicians
Paramedics & EMTs
NICU / PICU Staff
School & Camp Health Staff
Respiratory Therapists
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Current, unexpired BLS certification (prerequisite)
Completed AHA PALS Precourse Self-Assessment
Comfortable clothing for hands-on stations
Your registration confirmation email
Need your BLS Provider card first?
The BLS Initial Class is the prerequisite for this course.
View BLS Initial CoursePALS Provider Course
We also offer BLS Instructor and ACLS Instructor certification.
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