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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

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This course, provided by the American Heart Association, teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize and manage pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock, bradycardia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest. Students will develop the skills needed to assess critically ill infants and children and provide effective, team-based resuscitation care.

The AHA PALS Course is a comprehensive and advanced training program designed for healthcare professionals who care for infants and children in emergency situations. Developed by the American Heart Association, this course equips participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognize and manage pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiac arrest. Through hands-on practice and team-based scenarios, students learn to make informed decisions and provide high-quality pediatric advanced life support. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a PALS certification from the American Heart Association that is valid for 2 years.

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PALS Certification

PALS Certification

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Length

Varies

Certification

2 years

Audience

Healthcare

Format

In-person • Online

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Complete Your PALS Certification in Two Steps:
PART 1
Complete HeartCode PALS Online $173 + tax
Purchase and complete the American Heart Association HeartCode PALS online course. HeartCode PALS is purchased separately and is not included in the $98 skills session fee.
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PART 2
Schedule Your Skills Session $98 + tax
Submit your availability with a quick email and we'll email available PALS skills session dates for you to choose from by the end of the day. Rather than requesting a date, you are also welcome to choose an upcoming date available below if you like. Select a date that works and proceed onto registration.
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Please Note: Online courses are purchased separately through the American Heart Association and are generally non-refundable once purchased. Please contact the AHA directly for any online course related questions or technical support.

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PALS FAQ

What is PALS?

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an advanced certification course from the American Heart Association that teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize and manage life-threatening emergencies in infants and children, including respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest. PALS certification is valid for 2 years.

 
 
Who should take a PALS class?

PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who care for infants and children in emergency, critical care, or acute care settings. This includes physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other providers who may be involved in pediatric resuscitation or emergency response.

 
 
How long is a PALS certification valid?

PALS certifications last for two years. After this period, individuals need to take a recertification course to renew their certification.

What topics are covered in a PALS class?

A PALS class covers the recognition and management of pediatric respiratory emergencies, shock, bradycardia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest. Students also learn high-quality CPR, effective team dynamics, systematic patient assessment, and advanced life support interventions for infants and children.

 
 
Do I need to pass a written exam in PALS training?

Yes. To earn your American Heart Association PALS certification, you must successfully complete a written exam and demonstrate proficiency in the required skills and pediatric resuscitation scenarios. Unless completing Heartcode PALS with a skills session in which no written test is required.

 
 
Are there hands-on skills assessments in PALS training?

Yes. PALS training includes hands-on skills assessments where students demonstrate competency in pediatric resuscitation techniques, team-based emergency response, and the management of respiratory and cardiac emergencies involving infants and children.

 
 
What is the Megacode in PALS?

The PALS Megacode is a hands-on testing scenario in which students demonstrate their ability to assess and manage a pediatric emergency using PALS algorithms. During the Megacode, students must recognize the patient’s condition, make appropriate treatment decisions, and lead or participate in an effective resuscitation team response.

 
 
Why are your traditional in-person PALS classes only offered as group trainings?

Traditional in-person PALS classes require significant instructor time, equipment, and hands-on practice. To provide an effective learning experience and keep costs reasonable, these classes are offered exclusively for groups. Individual students can still complete PALS certification through our HeartCode PALS blended learning option, which combines online coursework with an in-person skills session.