Course Overview
The PALS Renewal course is a condensed refresher for providers who already hold a PALS Provider card. It reinforces pediatric assessment, respiratory and shock management, and pediatric cardiac arrest algorithms through a faster-paced review, so returning providers can recertify without repeating the full initial course.
What's Included
Condensed case-based review with a certified instructor
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
Refreshed pediatric assessment sequence and updated AHA guidance
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
Who Should Attend
PALS Renewal is for clinicians who already hold a PALS Provider card and need to recertify before or shortly after it expires.
Pediatric & ER Nurses
Pediatricians & Family Physicians
Paramedics & EMTs
NICU / PICU Staff
School & Camp Health Staff
Providers Recertifying Every 2 Years
What to Bring
A valid photo ID
Your current (or recently expired) PALS card
Completed AHA PALS Precourse Self-Assessment
Comfortable clothing for hands-on stations
Your registration confirmation email
Looking for the Initial Course?
If this is your first PALS certification, start with our Initial PALS Provider course instead.
View PALS Initial CoursePALS Provider Renewal
We also offer BLS Instructor and ACLS Instructor certification.
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