Class Enrollment

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - Renewal Certification
Date/Time:	Fri 4/4/2025 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location:	Project Heartbeat: 333 Hegenberger Road Ste. #855 Oakland, CA 94621
Class Price:	$215.00

New price effective January 2023

Audience

The PALS Course is designed to provide healthcare providers a refresher on their ability to respond to emergencies for infants and children. Providers will enhance their skills in the treatment of the child victim of a cardiac arrest or other cardiopulmonary emergencies. PALS is based on simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active, hands-on participation through individual and team learning stations.

Must have current/non-expired PALS Provider Card to take this re-certification course. Proof of current certification will be required prior to class.  Expired card holders and first time certification students must sign up for the PALS initial certification.

Prerequisites

• Must have a current/non-expired PALS card otherwise you will not be admitted into class.
• What to do BEFORE class:

  Every student is required to take the Precourse Self Assessment Evaluation and review the 2020 PALS Provider Manual before attending class.

  1. Go to https://elearning.heart.org/course/427 

  2. Re-take this Precourse Self Assessment Evaluation until you receive a 76% or higher.

  3. Print and bring Certificate of Completion and Self Assessment score. (Page 1 and 2) or email it to info@projectheartbeat.com on the day of class

Course Content

• Key changes in PALS from the new 2020 AHA
• 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
• 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
• Management of respiratory emergencies
• Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
• Vascular access
• Resuscitation team concept
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock case discussions and simulations
• Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment

Class Format

PALS Renewal Course: 7 hours over 1 day, time for breaks and lunch included

Features

•  Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills and simulated clinical scenarios that encourage active participation
• Hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
• Classroom-based works well for learners who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills
• Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Certification

American Heart Association PALS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years

PALS Renewal: up to 6 CE units

Textbook Requirement

2020 PALS Provider Manual -  American Heart Association requires all students to have a current textbook for class.

ISBN: 978-1-61669-785-3