PALS Provider
Course Description
The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Course is to provide the learner with the following:
1. Information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for
cardiopulmonary arrest
2. Information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in
infants and children
3. The cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize
infants and children in respiratory failure, shock or cardiopulmonary arrest.
Course Length:
16 hours
Course Dates
Current available classes
Course Options
$240.00 (with textbook)
$215.00 (without Textbook)
Intended Audience
Pediatricians, house staff, emergency physicians, family physicians, nurses,
paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who are
responsible for the well-being of infants and children.
Written/Skills Exam:
Required for completion card
Card Type:
Course completion
Student Materials
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Guide
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Student CD
PALS Pre-course Checklist
PALS Pocket Reference Card
ECC Handbook, (Recommended)
NOTE: Persons who successfully complete the knowledge and skills evaluations in
accordance with the curriculum of this American Heart Association course will
receive the PALS Provider course completion card.
Eight (8) Category 1 Continuing Education Units will be awarded for all PALS
providers by the Virginia Office of EMS and recognized by the National Registry
of Emergency Medical Technicians.
* Class subject to cancellation for lack of sufficient enrollment*
* A 15% non-refundable cancellation fee incurred UNLESS student reschedules 24
hours in advance. All registrations for all classes must be prepaid.