Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is geared towards healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. Upon successful completion of the course, students receive a course completion card, valid for two years. Please contact your employer to ensure that you are selecting the correct course.

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts.

Approximate course completion times are listed below. 

PALS ILT Full Course: 12.5 hours with breaks; 10.5 hours without breaks
PALS ILT Update Course: 8 hours and 45 minutes with breaks, 8 hours and 15 minutes without breaks
PALS ILT Traditional Full Course: 17 hours and 15 minutes with breaks; 16 hours and 45 minutes without breaks