Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2023

Description

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a video-based, instructor-led course that uses simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systemic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.

***Early Registration is encouraged as seating is limited***

Pre-requisite

Before the course, complete the mandatory Precourse Self-Assessment modules on the AHA e-learning site.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Target Audience

Physicians, PAs, NPs, Nurses, EMT/EMS/Paramedics and others caring for the pediatric population

Objectives

• Identification and treatment of problems that place the child at risk for cardiac arrest
• Application of a systematic approach to pediatric assessments
• Use of PALS algorithms and flowchart
• Demonstration of effective resuscitation team dynamics
• Use of the evaluate-identify-intervene sequence

Faculty

• Katie Neligan, MSN, RN, CNL, PCCN
• Tonja G. Schroder, MSN, RN, CPN