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Education
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.
For:
For pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and directadvanced life support in pediatric emergencies.
Books:
Pediatric Life Support Providers Manual - Cost: $35
Emergencies in Cardiovascular Care Handbook - Cost: $16
Course requirements:
Completed PALS Pre-Course Assessment printed from textbook CD wih a score of at least 80%. Print certificate of completion and bring it to class. Current BLS for Healthcare Provider Certification. Bring card to first day of class.
Two-day initial PALS class: $200.00
When:
Attend both days. All classes start at 8:00 am until 4:30 pm
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One-day renewal class
For persons with current PALS certification
Cost: $100.00
When:
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| April 22, 2010 from 8-4:30pm |
