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AHA Authorized Course

PALS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Clinicians caring for children and infants can take AHA PALS.

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Course Overview

Inside the Class

Your choices are initial, renewal, blended, or group training. Focus stays on hands-on practice, practical application, and straightforward steps.

Class Paths

  • Classroom: Instructor-led and hands-on training.
  • Blended Learning: Online learning plus a skills session in person, where available.
PALS classroom with pediatric manikins and sized AED pads set out
What You'll Learn

Steps You'll Practice

  • Pediatric Assessment Triangle: Evaluation that is rapid and systematic: appearance, work of breathing, and circulation.
  • Respiratory Emergencies: Upper and lower airway obstruction, lung tissue disease, and disordered control of breathing.
  • Recognizing and Managing Shock: Hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive shock.
  • Pediatric Dysrhythmias: How to recognize and treat bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias in children.
  • Pediatric Cardiac Arrest: High-quality CPR, defibrillation, and management driven by the algorithm.
  • Post-Resuscitation Stabilization: Ongoing assessment and transport considerations.
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Who Should Attend

Which Jobs Need PALS

PALS is required for pediatric nurses, pediatricians, pediatric ED and ICU staff, NICU and PICU staff, pediatric dentists, pediatric anesthesia providers, school nurses, transport team members, and many urgent-care clinicians who see children regularly. It is typically required alongside a current BLS card. Most providers renew PALS every two years.

A pediatric clinic training room with PALS manikins set out for a group class.
Class Formats

Class Layout

  • PALS Provider (Initial): New students: instructor-led, condensed 1-day or full 2-day.
  • PALS Renewal: Current card-holders use the shorter renewal.
  • Blended Learning: An online cognitive portion plus classroom testing of hands-on skills.
  • Group Onsite: We can deliver the PALS course at transport teams, pediatric practices, PICUs, and NICUs for groups with six or more.

PALS signup starts when you call (704) 460-9832 or email info@cprworksofcharlotte.com.

Classes for groups

Want to sign up for PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)?

Phone (704) 460-9832 or reserve a seat online.

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