Course Description:
The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on new science evidence from the 2010 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC and a new teaching methodology. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
Intended Audience:
For 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:
BCLS Provider Card & knowledge of dysrhythmias
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Renewal Course:
A one-day program designed to update and renew PALS provider knowledge.
Prerequisite:
Providers who intend to take a renewal course MUST show a current PALS provider card as entrance into a renewal course.
Written and skills examination is required for a course completion card for original and renewal courses.
Registration Information:
All PALS Original Courses will be on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is required at least 2 weeks in advance.
If you do not see a date that fits your needs, please call and let’s work something out!
Original Course Dates 2012, this is a 2 day course - Cost $285.00
March 13 & 20, 2012
June 12 & 19, 2012
September 18 & 25, 2012
November 13 & 20, 2012
All PALS Renewal Courses will be on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Pre-registration is required at least 2 weeks in advance
Renewal Course Dates 2012 - Cost $175.00
March 22, 2012
June 21, 2012
September 20, 2012
November 01, 2012
For Course registration please click → How to Register:
More Information:
Cathy Cotroneo
Administrative Assistant
(718) 990-8436
We do reserve the right to revise tuition and fees without prior notice if it becomes necessary