This is a recertification course. Evidence of current PALS Certification is required day of the course along with completed Pretest. All students must have CURRENT 2020 PALS Provider Manual or E-Book to be able to complete the pretest. PALS:The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS Course Completion Card for job or other requirements. What does this course teach? The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%.

Students MUST come in with a picture of or the copy of your PALS Precourse Self Assessment.  This can be found at elearning.heart.org.