AHA PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training Course
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training Course Overview
What is Pediatric Advanced Life Support?
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a well-defined and vital emergency protocol that is uniquely specialized to address life-threatening medical emergencies in children below the age of 18.
The protocol comprises a set of advanced interventions that include basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), defibrillation, and medication administration, all of which are tailored specifically to the requirements of children suffering from critical medical emergencies.
PALS providers are specially trained medical professionals who possess the knowledge and expertise required to respond effectively and promptly to a range of different pediatric emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, and severe shock.
What is the Purpose of Advanced Life Support Training?
The Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training 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 Pediatric Life Support Training Course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.
What students will learn after taking the AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training course?
- Have the skills and knowledge to reduce the risk of the most common causes of cardiac arrest and death in infants and children.
- Be able to identify and treat pediatric patients in a pre-arrest condition.
- Be able to perform resuscitation and provide immediate post-resuscitation care based on his or her expected level of care.
- The student of Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training will gain an understanding of the 2020 American Heart Association Guidelines for Basic Life Support for Infants and Children.
- Recognize signs and symptoms that represent a life threat and require immediate intervention.
- Understand when in-depth examination is both appropriate and necessary.
- Recognize signs and symptoms of respiratory distress.
- Identify common causes of respiratory compromise in infants and children.
- Understand the importance of early intervention in respiratory problems.
- Understand the steps of intervention in each type of respiratory problem.
- Understand indications and contraindications for oral and nasal airways.
- Describe when and how to utilize pulse oximetry.
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of compensatory shock in infants and children.
- Describe the immediate interventions required for the treatment of shock.
- Recognize the three categories of rhythms.
- Understand how to utilize a defibrillator for synchronized cardioversion.
- Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest.
- Name common medications used to treat cardiac arrest in infants and children.
- Name the priorities of care for post-cardiac arrest patients.
What are the Requirements for Taking Advanced Life Support Training?
Participants who attend the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training Course must have the basic knowledge and skills to participate actively with the instructor and other students.
In most cases, no time will be spent on rhythm interpretation skills and/or pharmacology during the course. This information should be reviewed prior to attending the course.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training participants are strongly encouraged to have a current Basic Life Support card, or at least proficiency in BLS when attending our 1-day Provider/Renewal course, though this is not required to attend the class.
Participants will be required to demonstrate proficiency in BLS CPR skills repeatedly during the course.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training Course Outline
- Lesson 1: Pediatric Life Support Training Course overview
- Lesson 2: Overview of the PALS science
- Lesson 3: BLS Practice and Competency Testing
- Lesson 4: Management of Respiratory Emergencies
- Lesson 5: Rhythm Disturbances/ Electrical Therapy
- Lesson 6: Vascular Access
- Lesson 9D: Core Case Simulations Respiratory Cases 1 and 2
- Lesson 9D: Core Case Simulations Respiratory Cases 3 and 4
- Lesson 9E: Core Case Simulations Shock Cases 5 and 6
- Lesson 9E: Core Case Simulations Shock Cases 7 and 8
- Lesson 9F: Core Case Discussion: Cardiac Cases 9 and 10
- Lesson 11: Course Summary and Testing Details
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Training (PALS) FAQs
How long does it take to complete the Pediatric Life Support Training course?
The AHA Pediatric Life Support Training Course can be completed in 10 hours of training plus skills testing.
Taking the PALS Provider Course includes the following:
Students will get an electronic copy of the AHA PALS Provider Manual, an American Heart Association certification cards and certificate of completion. A personal protective equipment will also be provided in the training.
What is the method of learning the Pediatric Life Support Training course?
- Students will learn the techniques while watching the course.
- HSS Philippines also utilizes PowerPoint presentations lead by a trained PALS professional.
What is the instructor-to-student ratio?
1 experienced PALS instructor for every 6 students.
How are the students of PALS assessed?
Students are assessed via skills testing and theoretical examinations.
Is the Pediatric Life Support Training course AHA accredited?
Yes! HSS Philippines is an American Heart Association-accredited training provider.
HSS Philippines is also accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission for Continuing Professional Development.
AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Training Schedule 2023
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