PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) gives healthcare professionals the knowledge and skills to better recognize and treat critically ill infants and children. The course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency management of pediatric patients approaching or already in respiratory or cardiac arrest.  

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) is a nationally recognized training and certification program developed under the auspices of the American Heart Association.

This course will prepare candidates for teaching ACLS and/or PALS

Individuals registering for ACLS and/or PALS must be proficient in performing Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR skills. Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive a card verifying completion through the American Heart Association. The card is good for two years.

Upcoming course dates

Wednesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 16

• September 15, 2010
  The agenda will consist of completing the Core CD. This can either be done on 3 Main at Home Hospital from 9am-5pm OR participants may complete this Core CD at home.
• September 16, 2010
  Participants will meet at the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing fourth floor from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The agenda will include distribution of materials, instructions on use of materials and instructor monitoring.  

The registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. For further information or to register, call the Kathryn Weil Center at (765) 449-5133.