Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a specialized course by the NHSF/PHA that equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies involving infants and children.
The PALS course is based on the latest NHSF/PHA Guidelines for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) and is focused on the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics for managing critically ill children.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Recognize respiratory distress and failure in pediatric patients
Identify and treat shock and cardiac arrest in children and infants
Manage pediatric arrhythmias and post-resuscitation care
Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT)
Perform effective airway management and CPR for children and infants
Use intraosseous access and administer emergency medications
Function efficiently within a pediatric resuscitation team
Who Should Attend PALS?
This course is intended for:
Pediatricians and ER Doctors
Nurses and Nurse Practitioners
Paramedics and Emergency Staff
Anesthetists and ICU Professionals
Medical and Nursing Students working in pediatrics or emergency settings
Any healthcare provider involved in the treatment of critically ill infants and children
What You’ll Learn
The PALS course includes:
Pediatric assessment using PAT and ABCDE approach
High-quality pediatric CPR and AED use
Management of respiratory emergencies and airway obstruction
Recognition and treatment of pediatric shock (compensated and decompensated)
Pharmacology and dosing for pediatric patients
Cardiac rhythm recognition and management (including bradycardia, tachycardia, and PEA)
Effective communication and leadership during pediatric codes
Practice through realistic case scenarios and megacode simulations
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the course receive an NHSF/PHA PALS Provider eCard, valid for 2 years, and recognized internationally.
Course Duration
Initial PALS Provider Course: 12 to 14 hours (typically over 2 days)
PALS Renewal Course: 6 to 7 hours (for valid cardholders)
Course Format
We offer:
Instructor-Led Training (ILT) – In-depth, hands-on training with certified NHSF/PHA PALS instructors