Advanced Pediatric Life Support

Intended Audience:

Emergency personnel in intensive care or critical care departments and emergency medical providers.

Prerequisites:

Training and/or education in basic cardiac rhythm analysis (ECG interpretation.)

Professional-level Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR/AED) required or included in

PALS course.

Class Hours:

Initial Course:  16 Hours

Renewal Course:  8 Hours (for healthcare providers with strong background in cardiac rhythms and medications who practice PALS on a regular basis.)

Completion Requirements:

Written Exam: Required (70% or better.)

Performance Evaluation: Working as a group leader in a team setting, competently direct initial emergency care for a pediatric patient in two randomly slected case/scenarios:

1. Upper Airway Obstruction

2. Lower Airway Obstruction

3.Tachycardia with adequate perfusion

4. Tachycardia with inadequate perfusion

5. Symptomatic Bradycardia

6.Absent/Pulseless rhythms

7. Hypovolemic Shock

8. Trauma

Certification Period:

Up to 2 years.  Recommended annually.

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