PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT -- PALS
Course Description:
The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course is to provide the learner with:
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1. Information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
2. Information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children
3. The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Course Length: 16 hours
Intended Audience:
Pediatricians, house staff, emergency physicians, family physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who are responsible for the well-being of infants and children.
Student Materials:
PALS Text, Required
ECC Handbook, Strongly Recommended
Card Type: Course completion
Written/Skills Exam: Required for completion card
Cost: $150.00