Course Overview
The PALS Instructor course prepares experienced PALS providers to teach AHA PALS Provider courses. It combines AHA Instructor Essentials methodology with PALS-specific teaching practice, including monitored teach-backs and a formal instructor candidate evaluation before your instructor eCard is issued.
What's Included
AHA Instructor Essentials materials (if not already completed)
PALS Instructor Manual (eBook)
PALS Instructor Package
Monitored teach-back practicum
Instructor candidate evaluation
Official AHA PALS Instructor eCard upon successful monitoring
What You Will Learn
Adult learning principles and AHA instructional methodology
Facilitating case-based pediatric discussion and debriefing
Running and evaluating pediatric MegaCode scenarios
Grading skills stations and online exams
Managing a training center course roster
Instructor candidate monitoring requirements
Who Should Attend
This course is for current PALS Providers who want to teach pediatric resuscitation to nurses, physicians, and EMS providers.
Current PALS Providers in Good Standing
Nurse & Clinical Educators
EMS Training Officers
NICU / PICU Educators
Resuscitation Committee Members
Internal Training Program Leads
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Current, unexpired PALS Provider card
Completed AHA Instructor Essentials (or enroll same day, if offered)
Comfortable clothing for hands-on stations
Your registration confirmation email
Need your PALS Provider card first?
The PALS Initial Class is the prerequisite for this instructor course.
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We also offer ACLS Instructor and BLS Instructor certification.
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