Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Description​

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The PALS course will introduced you to a wide range of life-threatening scenarios involving pediatric patients experiencing: respiratory emergencies, shock and cardiopulmonary arrest.

The goal is to strengthen your ability to recognize sick children and provide the correct treatment, and how to work effectively as a critical member of a healthcare team during pediatric emergencies.

These simulations will involve:

• High-quality BLS 

• Recognition of common pediatric cardiac ECG rhythms

• Effective airway management and use of adjuncts

• Knowledge of pediatric cardiopulmonary pharmacology 

• Practical management of complex cases

• High-performance team skills

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Prerequisites: 

Each student should have a basic understanding of the following:

• Basic Life Support is required before completion of the ACLS program, a BLS renewal certificate will be issued to you during the ACLS course at no extra cost.  

• Recognition of common cardiac ECG rhythms

• Effective management of airways and use of adjuncts

• Knowledge of cardiac pharmacology

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Course Overview:

All PALS courses have been reformatted to include an online component: 

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Day 1: 

•  Starting with the "BLS prerequisite challenge" and the "Heart and Stroke pre-course self assessment" for PALS.

• This online component can be done anytime, at your own convenience, before Day 2.

​(Completion time: approx 1-2hrs)

Day 2:

• (9am - 5pm): In-class instruction starting with BLS/ACLS skills assessments, and scenarios with other participants. 

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What to bring to class: 

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• Please bring your own mask as we are practicing some restrictions for COVID 19.​

• Where comfortable clothing as hands-on simulations are a part of the course.