Class Enrollment

AHA HEARTCODE PALS SKILL SESSION ONLY
Date/Time:	Sat 5/17/2025 from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM
Location:	1. PRIDEStar/Trinity Training Center - Lowell
Class Price:	$150.00
Notes:	AHA HEARTCODE PALS is not included with this skill session and needs to be completed prior to the skill session date. Please present the HeartCode PALS certificate of completion when you arrive for the skill session.

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The AHA HeartCode PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) skill session is a crucial component of the American Heart Association's PALS certification program. It is designed to provide healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies and resuscitation situations.

During the HeartCode PALS course, participants are required to complete an online self-paced module that covers the theoretical aspects of pediatric advanced life support. This module includes interactive lessons, videos, and simulations that allow learners to understand and practice the essential concepts and algorithms of PALS.

Once the online module is completed, participants must attend a hands-on skill session to demonstrate their competency in performing various PALS skills. The skill session is conducted by an authorized AHA PALS instructor who evaluates each participant's ability to apply the knowledge gained from the online module in a practical setting.

During the skill session, participants will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficiency in key PALS skills, including:

1. Pediatric assessment: Participants will learn how to assess and recognize respiratory distress, respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest in pediatric patients. They will also practice using appropriate assessment tools such as the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and the Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS).

2. Basic life support (BLS): Participants will review and demonstrate effective BLS techniques for pediatric patients, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). They will also learn how to manage foreign body airway obstruction (choking) in pediatric patients.

3. Advanced life support (ALS): Participants will learn and practice advanced interventions for pediatric cardiac arrest, including proper use of bag-mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation, intraosseous access, and administration of medications such as epinephrine and amiodarone.

4. Team dynamics: The skill session emphasizes effective communication and teamwork during pediatric resuscitation scenarios. Participants will learn how to lead a resuscitation team, assign roles, and coordinate efforts to optimize patient outcomes.

5. Megacode scenarios: Participants will engage in simulated pediatric resuscitation scenarios that require them to apply their knowledge and skills in a realistic setting. These scenarios are designed to assess participants' ability to integrate the PALS algorithms and make critical decisions under pressure.

It is important to note that the HeartCode PALS skill session is not a standalone course but rather a hands-on component that complements the online module. Participants must complete both the online portion and the skill session to obtain their PALS certification.

The AHA HeartCode PALS skill session is an essential part of the PALS certification program, providing healthcare professionals with the opportunity to practice and demonstrate their proficiency in pediatric advanced life support skills. By combining online learning with hands-on practice, this program ensures that participants are well-prepared to respond effectively to pediatric emergencies.