Course Overview

The PALS course is designed to improve outcomes for  pediatric patients by providing pediatric healthcare workers with the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively recognize and intervene in respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.

The course is aimed at professionals who must be credentialed as a requirement for employment or practice.  

Course Details
DURATION
6 hours

This course covers these topics

  • Pediatric emergencies
  • Concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment
  • PALS treatment algorithms
  • Effective resuscitation team dynamics

This course is intended for

  • Pediatric emergencies
  • Concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment
  • PALS treatment algorithms
  • Effective resuscitation

Suggested text and learning

All students are required to bring the 2020 PALS Provider Manual to class. You may purchase it as an add-on when you register for your class on our website.  You can also call, email, or stop by our Downtown Santa Cruz location to purchase your book directly from our student store.  The AHA also has eBooks available for purchase for ACLS, BLS & PALS!  Click the button below to purchase and download your PALS eBook.

Erin D.

I took the AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) training at Defib This previously and came back to renew my ACLS. The instructors and instructors in training were awesome with both teaching in an understandable way and sharing relevant stories to help with learning. I highly recommend Defib This for your BLS and ACLS certifications. They even provide coffee and snacks!

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Alan S.

The service was great, the facility looked clean and the instructors were great giving the class. Keep up the great work!

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J H.

I’ve been using Defibthis , for a few years now , since moving to the area , it’s my
“go to”, for my ACLS/PALS.. the schedule is very accommodating, with plenty of options for either online , or in person classes . The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and very personable .

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Andrea L.

Recently got certified for a newer skill. The instructor, Kim, was amazing. She took the time to explain, made the class interesting and kept it real in the sense that she gave realistic examples and scenarios. The facility was easy to find too. I always freak out about parking and the email sent prior to class helped alleviate that because it gave clear instructions on my options of where to park. I appreciate the facility for being organized, clean and having a restroom/water/coffee available. I’ll definitely be back in the future for any renewals. Thank you!

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