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Pediatric Advanced Life Support - September 28-29, 2012
 


Event Starts:
Friday September 28, 2012
@ 9:00am

Event Ends:
Saturday September 29, 2012
@ 4:00pm

Timezone
US/Central

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Location:
UAHuntsville Wilson Hall: Learning Resource Center

Huntsville, AL 35801
US

Presented by:
Priority Medical Training - LLC

Priority Medical Training was founded in 2009 after joining forces with Emergi-Tech Medical Training.  Today, we are one of the leaders in medical training.  We currently offer many courses, such as AHA CPR/ACLS/First Aid, The Difficult Airway Course: EMSTM, ASHI Wilderness Emergency Care Programs, and many more...

We pride ourselves in providing our training in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Our instructor are skilled and experienced, most of which are currently practicing medical professionals.  Our instructional staff is composed of EMTs, Paramedics, RNs, and MDs.


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Times:

First Day: 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Second Day: 9:00AM to 4:00PM

 

The PALS course covers:

  • recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest
  • the systematic approach to pediatric assessment
  • effective respiratory management
  • defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion
  • intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration
  • effective resuscitation team dynamics

PALS training is intended for professionals who must be credentialed as a requirement for doing their jobs, including:

  • pediatricians 
  • emergency room, family, and other physicians
  • physician assistants 
  • nurses and nurse practitioners 
  • paramedics 
  • respiratory therapists
  • other providers required to initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies

Students must pass a written exam and skills test in order to qualify for a PALS Provider Course Completion Card.

Course length is approximately 14 hours. Part 1 (cognitive portion) can be taken in an instructor-led training session or on a self-directed basis as an online eLearning course. Students then practice their skills (Part 2) and are tested (Part 3) with a certified American Heart Association PALS instructor.


Textbook is not included with the course fee.  The textbook can be purchased at the UAHuntsville Bookstore or online.  Also,  you must complete the pre-test which is located on the CD in the back of the textbook before class.