About PALS
The AHA PALS Provider course for the clinicians who care for infants and children when something goes wrong, from a sudden illness or injury through a full arrest. One 5-hour class, delivered live, with just the free AHA precourse self-assessment beforehand.
BLS expired? We bundle it free.
PALS requires an active BLS Provider card. If yours is expired or about to expire, you can complete BLS during your PALS class at no additional cost. Tell us at booking and we’ll add it to your slot. You walk out with both eCards.
What’s covered
- AHA’s pediatric algorithms: pediatric assessment, respiratory distress and failure, shock (hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, obstructive), bradycardia, tachycardia, cardiac arrest, post-resuscitation care
- Recognition of pediatric respiratory failure and shock (the most testable area)
- Pediatric BLS sequencing (different from adult)
- Vascular access (IO use in arrest)
- Pediatric pharmacology and dosing by weight
- Defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion in pediatric patients
- Team dynamics in pediatric resuscitation
- Pediatric Megacode: full simulated pediatric arrest scenario as team leader
How the class runs
Everything runs live in one 5-hour session. Before class, complete the free AHA precourse self-assessment on AHA’s site and bring the completion certificate. We work through the pediatric algorithms and skills stations, then the Pediatric Megacode scenario and assessment, and you walk out with your eCard the same day. The AHA requires the current PALS Provider Manual, sold separately.
Renewals
There’s no separate PALS renewal course. Whether it’s your first PALS card or a renewal, it’s the same 5-hour class and the same 2-year PALS Provider eCard. Renewing before your card expires keeps you continuously certified; if it has already lapsed, mention it at booking and we’ll make sure you’re set.
FAQ
I work with kids occasionally but mostly adults. Do I need PALS? Ask your manager or credentialing office. Many hospitals require PALS only for specific units (PICU, peds ED, NICU, pediatric anesthesia). If you only rarely see pediatric patients, BLS may be enough. Check your specific job description.
My card is currently active. How do I renew? Book the same class. There’s no separate renewal course. Everyone takes the same 5-hour class and leaves with the same 2-year eCard.
Do you offer NRP in the same class? NRP is a separate class with its own curriculum and equipment, focused on newborn resuscitation right after birth. We do schedule PALS and NRP on the same day, so if you need both you can finish them in one trip. See NRP.
Do you offer on-site PALS for our team? Yes. For pediatric urgent cares, EMS pediatric transport, and other clinical teams within 25 miles of Las Vegas. Minimum 4 students. See On-Site Training.
Cancellation? 48+ hours = full refund. <48 hours = 50% credit. See cancellation policy.
Who needs PALS
PALS is required across the roles that care for sick or injured children, not only the critical-care units:
- Pediatric ICU and PICU nurses
- Pediatric emergency department staff
- NICU nurses (often required alongside NRP)
- Pediatric anesthesia and CRNA providers
- Pediatric urgent care providers
- Pediatricians, family medicine with pediatric scope
- Pediatric transport teams
- Paramedics with pediatric calls
Don’t see your department here? Check with your employer to confirm you’re in the right class, or ask us before you book.