Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Initial Provider
This 2 day course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency respiratory management or cardiac arrest. The PALS course is for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies. Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest utilizing a systematic approach to pediatric assessment is the focus of this course.
Target Audience: The primary target audience for this course is pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Prerequisite: Current BLS certification
Textbook: 2010 American Heart Association PALS Provider Manual
Dates: 2-day class -TBA: Call Amanda Browne for information (919) 464-2364
Time: 0900 - 1700
Location: PSSB J1360
Registration fee: $65.00
Card fee: $3.50
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Recertification
This one day course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency respiratory management or cardiac arrest. The PALS course is for healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies. Recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardio-pulmonary arrest utilizing a systematic approach to pediatric assessment is the focus of this course.
Target Audience: The primary target audience for this course is pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Prerequisite: Current BLS and PALS certification
Textbook: 2010 American Heart Association PALS Provider Manual
Dates: TBA: Call Amanda Browne for information (919) 464-2364
Time: 0830 - 1630
Location: Public Services/Safety Building; J1630
Registration fee: $65.00
Card fee: $3.50












