Course Description: American Heart Association - PALS Instructor Course
The American Heart Association - Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Course is designed for healthcare professionals who are passionate about teaching life-saving skills to other healthcare providers. The course provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to become certified PALS instructors, enabling them to teach other healthcare professionals how to provide advanced cardiovascular and respiratory care to pediatric patients in emergency situations.
During the PALS Instructor Course, participants will learn how to use the AHA PALS Instructor Manual and accompanying materials to plan, prepare, and conduct PALS courses. The course includes training on how to teach pediatric advanced life support techniques, including basic life support, airway management, rhythm disturbances, electrical therapy, and pharmacology. Participants will also learn how to evaluate student performance and provide feedback to improve their skills.
In this course, you will learn to:
- Teach PALS to healthcare providers
- Use the AHA PALS Instructor Manual and accompanying materials
- Demonstrate proper PALS techniques, including airway management and electrical therapy
- Evaluate student performance and provide feedback
- Manage PALS courses and maintain accurate records
Upon successful completion of the PALS Instructor Course, participants will receive an American Heart Association PALS Instructor card, which is valid for two years. As a certified PALS instructor, you will have the opportunity to teach life-saving skills to healthcare providers in your community and help improve patient outcomes.
Certification: American Heart Association PALS Instructor card, valid for two years
Note: This course is intended for healthcare professionals who wish to become PALS instructors. If you are not a healthcare professional, please visit the AHA website for other course options.