Notes

This training is a full Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course for the AEMT level Provider.  Participants will receive an AHA 2-year certification in ACLS/PALS/BLS upon completion.

ACLS: The ACLS course provides the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate and manage cardiac arrest, stable and unstable cardiac rhythms, acute coronary syndrome, airway management and stroke of an adult. This course is designed for Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians responding to a cardiovascular emergency.

PALS: The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to pediatric healthcare providers in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics. This course is designed for Advanced Emergency Medical Technicians responding to a cardiovascular emergency.