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)

Course Details

The PALS Full Provider course requires approximately 8 hours to complete. It is designed for Providers who have never been PALS certified or whose current certification card has expired. PALS Recertification course is a 6-hour course designed for providers who are currently PALS certified and need to maintain the knowledge and skills of PALS core concepts.

Cost of Course 

UC Employees

Non-UC Employees

How to Register

UC employees: log-on to Oracle to complete registration.

Non UC employees: contact (773) 702-0361 or aloubeau1@bsd.uchicago.edu for more information.

Course Location

• Employees - Please refer to Oracle
• Non-Employees - Contact (773) 702-0361

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.

How to Obtain Course Materials

Books will not be included with the registration cost for the PALS course.  Please visit any of the following locations to either borrow or purchase course materials: