PALS INITIAL CERTIFICATION Instructor-Led Course June 8--June 9, 2017

The American Heart Association’s PALS Course is an Instructor-led, classroom-based course that enhances healthcare providers’ skills in the treatment of pediatric arrest and periarrest patients. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. The course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to teach and reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics.

Course Covers:

• Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

• 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use

• 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR

• Management of respiratory emergencies

• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy

• Vascular access

• Resuscitation team concept

• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

TEXTBOOK:

After you register, you may pick-up a course textbook from The Learning Center (1001 Potrero Avenue, Bldg. 30, 2nd Floor, Suite 3201)

If you have any other questions, please contact Angelica Cardenas at (415) 206-4655