This is an American Heart Association (AHA) Course.
PALS is an instructor let course that uses didactic instruction, videos and simulation to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment. Course content includes recognition and management of pediatric respiratory & shock problems, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest and return of spontaneous circulation.
The goal of the course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children through use of AHA algorithms and high performance team approach for improved patient outcome.
This course is run over two days and the Pre-course requisites are a pass in the AHA pre-course self-assessment online course. To pass the course students must pass the BLS, airway, venous access, rhythm disturbances/electrical therapy, 2 Mega-code skills stations and the 50 question MCQ exam. On successful completion, participants will receive access on how to access their PALS provider e-card. Recertification is every 2 years.
If you have limited experience with cardiac rhythm recognition it is recommended to take an ECG course prior to attending this course.
Target Audience
Healthcare providers working with pediatric population in emergency response, emergency medicine, pediatric intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics, as well as others who need a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements.
Course Fees
Total including 15% VAT SR 1380.00
Course Schedule
- January: 23 (recertification)
- February: 19 (recertification), 20-21
- May: 21 (recertification), 22-23
- June: 25 (recertification), 26-27
- July: 23 (recertification)
- August: 6 (recertification), 7-8
- September: 18 (recertification)
- October: 15 (recertification), 16-17
- November: 19 (recertification)
- December: 17 (recertification), 18-19