The PALS Program is designed to stress early recognition and management of potentially life threatening situations in the pediatric patient rather than merely "running code". Through the use of STRESS FREE case based scenarios and interactive skills stations, participants will receive instruction in the recognition and management of respiratory failure and shock; basic life support and airway management, rhythm disturbances, vascular access, trauma and managing cardiopulmonary arrest in the infant and child.

You are not eligible to take this course if any of the following apply:

1. Your card does not say “Healthcare Provider” on it.
2. Your card has expired or will expire prior to the class.
3. Your card is not issued by the American Heart Association, but by Red Cross, National Safety Council, or some other organization.

This hands-on skills check-off is for healthcare providers seeking certification who have completed the Online AHA PALS Part 1 course within the last sixty days. After completing the online portion, you must PRINT your AHA Certificate of Course Completion and bring a copy of the certificate to your skills check-off session. You will be allowed to go through a self-directed skills practice session after presenting your certificate, and then an AHA Instructor will complete your skills check-off. Unfortunately, those students arriving without this printed copy will not be able to remain in the class and rescheduling will be at the student's expense. Participants who complete the course and the skills check-off will receive an AHA PALS Provider Ecard. Please remember that you MUST complete the online portion and bring the AHA Certificate of Completion to the skills check off. The instructor cannot perform the skills check-off unless you provide documentation of completion of the online portion of the course!