PALS -Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course

This course is designed for Health Care Professionals in resuscitation of the pediatric patient at the advanced level using medications, cardiac monitoring, electrical therapy and advanced airway placement. This program requires a basic skill set of CPR or BLS for Healthcare Provider and basic dysrhythmia recognition (EKGs).

PALS is designed for the Health Care Professional routinely involved with pediatric patients. The importance of effective team communication and appropriate action during resuscitation is emphasized throughout the class.

PALS uses simulated clinical scenarios which include hands-on practical, as well as, American Heart Association videos to teach the students.

The health care provider will be able to recognize and prevent causes of pediatric injuries and emergencies that require resuscitation. Students practice working as an individual, a team and as a team leader to reinforce the concepts.

The certification is valid for 2 years.

You’ll understand how to recognize:

• How and why we use the defibrillator and synchronized cardioversion.
• Respiratory Distress/Failure
• Shock
• Cardiac Arrest
• Advanced Resuscitation with Airway and Ventilation

You will understand how to perform:

• Vascular Access (IO, IV)
• Fluid and Medication
• Use the length based resuscitation tape
• Post Resuscitation Management
• AED Training

You will be able to identify and treat rhythm disturbances:

• Stable and unstable tachycardia
• Ventricular Fibrillation (V-FIB)
• Ventricular Tachycardia (V-Tach)
• Bradycardia
• PEA (Pulseless Electrical Activity)
• Asystole

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