Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

All courses assume proficient, high-quality BLS-HCP skills using current AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. For HeartCode PALS, the Part 1 online Certificate of Completion is required prior to attending the Part 2 in-class session.

The 2020 PALS Provider Manual (published October 2020) is required for preparation, during, and after the course. For HeartCode PALS, course fee includes electronic access to the manual for two years.

• Borrow: Check out a copy from your department library or the hospital library.
• Purchase hard copy or electronic version:
  • AHA

The two-day Provider course is for healthcare providers taking the PALS course for the first time, or for those whose PALS Provider certification has expired. It includes both classroom teaching and hands-on practice with manikins in advanced airway management, vascular access, performance of basic life support, cardiac rhythm recognition and electrical and medical therapy.

Pre-Course elearning work and Self-Assessment are required prior to the in-class sessions.

For first-time PALS certification or renewal. Not open to contract RNs.

HeartCode is an appropriate alternative for experienced pediatric healthcare providers who are comfortable with computer simulation, and may have class-time limitations. As a first-time PALS course, it is a good option for experienced providers practicing PALS in their daily work. Part 1 provides online self-paced learning (average 4–8 hours), interactive case simulation and a written exam. In the half-day Part 2, participants practice and test team leader and team member skills using case scenarios. Completion of Part 1 is required for participation in Part 2.

Part 1 online key code is included in fee. If you already purchased a key code directly from https://shopcpr.heart.org/, you can register for Part 2 only for a discounted fee.

Information on computer technical requirements for Part 1 can be found at https://elearning.heart.org/static/faq.

For PALS Providers whose current PALS certification will not expire before the course date (no exceptions).

Pre-Course Self-Assessment is required prior to the in-class session.

Experienced PALS Providers train to become new PALS instructors by integrating learning and teaching principles with mentored practice teaching during the concurrent PALS Provider Course. Limited registration. Acceptance by complete application only. To learn more, email us.