Pediatric Advanced Life Support (ASHI PALS)

ASHI PALS program is a scenario (case-based) continuing education course intended for trained and skilled healthcare providers who either direct or participate in cardiopulmonary and resuscitation emergencies in children. Based on the official text of the program, PALS Study Guide, 4th Edition by Barbara J Aehlert RN BSPA, PALS provides students with an opportunity to enhance and refine their knowledge and hands-on skill proficiency in emergency cardiovascular care. This pediatric advanced life support training program confirms to the 2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC

Prerequisites

All individuals who participate in an ASHI PALS class must be previously trained, skilled, and be able to:

Perform high-quality pediatric basic life support (PBLS)

Read and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECG)

Understand basic resuscitation pharmacology, prepare and administer essential medications

Required For Successful Completion (Certification)

WRITTEN EVALUATION

Required

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION

Successfully complete five performance evaluations, three PBLS and two PALS:

High-quality infant BLS

High-quality child BLS

Bag mask ventilation

Respiratory or shock case management

Cardiac case management

Course Content

Key changes in pediatric advanced life support, reflecting the new science from the 2015 ASHI & AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

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

Features

Course uses learning stations for practice of essential skills 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

Certification

Students who successfully complete the PALS Course, including the following components,

will receive an ASHI certified PALS Provider course Completion Card, valid for two years.