PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) New Certification - Brainerd, MN

OBJECTIVES

At the end of the course the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate management of pediatric resuscitation
  • Identify priorities and sequence of resuscitation of the critically ill pediatric patient
  • Demonstrate proficiency in each of the individual team roles during the Mega Code
  • Evaluate age-specific differences between infant and child
  • List and prioritize needs of the trauma patient
  • Identify medications used for specific cardiac rhythms
  • List types of oxygen delivery systems
  • Discuss issues in coping with the death of an infant or child
  • Identify priorities in management of a child having a seizure

The AHA’s PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. The course teaches the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics.  This is a 2-day course for those seeking initial certification and for those whose certification has lapsed. Students must attend two consecutive days.