Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Intended Audience:

• PALS is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

Participants must be proficient in the following prior to attending the course:

• Performing BLS CPR using the current AHA Guidelines for CPR & ECC.
• Reading and interpreting ECGs.
• Understanding PALS pharmacology.
• Performing the BLS Primary Survey.

Prerequisites:

• Prerequisites for Initial Certification: Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider card and Basic EKG experience.
• Prerequisites for Recertification: Current American Heart Association BLS for the Healthcare Provider card and Basic ECG and Pharmacology skills.
• The current American Heart Association text book and the completion of the pretest is required for both classes and must be brought to class.
   

  Cost*:

• Initial Certification $225 includes book. Initial Certification without book $165.           
• Renewal: $155 includes book. $99 if you have the book.
• The book is required for the class.
• There is a $25 cancellation fee.

CEU's:

• Prism CPR is approved by the Nevada Board of Nursing for Continuing Education Units.

 

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