PALS Skills Check Only
The PALS Skills Check Only is for students who have purchased and completed the AHA’s Heartcode PALS Part 1 eLearning module either through the AHA or another training center and just need to demonstrate their skills to complete their certification. The skills only class can be performed either at an in-person instructor led session at our Oakland Campus or via our convenient hands-on skills stations with a voice-assisted manikin. A certificate of completion for the eLearning module is required to sign up for the class.
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How to Pass Your PALS Certification the First Time
Whether or not PALS certification is a requirement on your unit, you'll find this class and examination gives you greater knowledge of emergency care for your pediatric patients and greater confidence in your everyday work. However, you probably know how in-depth these classes go and how stressful the scenarios and megacodes can become. These tips will help you pass your PALS assessment the first time so that you can quickly become a certified provider.
PALS Algorithms to Memorize and Practice
Even if you're already familiar with the adult version of advanced life support, you will still want to spend plenty of time memorizing the most important PALS algorithms you'll see on your certification examination. Many pediatric algorithms are slightly different from their adult counterparts because of the smaller size of these patients.
What Is Pediatric Advanced Life Support?
PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support and in some ways mirrors the ACLS certification for adult patients. This certification tells those you work with as well as your employer that you know how to respond to emergency situations with speed and accuracy. It also demonstrates that you are a knowledgeable team leader and that you are committed to the best possible care for your pediatric population.
