Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Overview
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a classroom, video-based, instructor-led course that uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.
– from American Heart Association Pediatric Life Support (PALS)
Cost of Course
UC Employees:
Full Provider Course – $175
Recertification – $135
How to Register
UC employees: log-on to Absorb to complete registration.
Non-employees: Please refer to the AHA Course Finder website.
Course Location
Employees – Please refer to Absorb
How to Pay
To guarantee a seat, payment must be received two (2) weeks prior to your scheduled course date. Failure to submit payment at this time will result in the automatic cancellation of your scheduled course.
Via credit card:
- Click here to pay online for a Full Provider course
- Click here to pay online for a Recertification course.
- Click here to pay online for a Non-UC Full Provider course.
For more information on refunds, see the General Refund/Cancellation Policy.
To review the UC Simulation guidelines for credit card processing, click here.
How to Obtain Course Materials
Books will not be included with the registration cost for the PALS course.
Required reading: PALS Provider Manual*
*A digital copy of the 2020 Provider Manual is available from the Crerar Library through the following link:
https://eaccess.heart.org/product/pediatric-advanced-life-support-provider-manual-ebook50161007
Please visit any of the following locations to either borrow or purchase course materials: