PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Initial and Renewal Certification
Online Course: 2-3 hours
Skills Testing: 30 minutes
100% Pass Rate Guaranteed
Same Day Certification
CE Credits Available

American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS

The AHA Online HeartCode Blended Learning PALS course is designed for Initial or Renewal Certification. It consists of 2 parts to become certified.

Part 1

Complete the AHA PALS HeartCode Online course. This online course takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete and can be started or stopped at any time for your convenience.

Part 2

Complete the AHA PALS HeartCode Online course. This online course takes approximately 2 to 3 hours to complete and can be started or stopped at any time for your convenience.

Online PALS with Skills Check

Initial and Renewal Certification

Includes:

Part 1 – AHA Heartcode Online PALS (1 to 2 hours)

Part 2 – Hand on Skills Check (30 minutes)

Receive AHA eCard the SAME DAY – – – 100% Pass Rate – – – Unlimited Attempts

$280

PALS Skills Check Only

Initial and Renewal Certification

Students must purchase and complete the Online AHA Heartcode ACLS course

prior to attending the Hands on ACLS Skills Check with the VAM manikin

Includes:

Part 2 – Hand on Skills Check (30 minutes)

Receive AHA eCard the SAME DAY – – – 100% Pass Rate – – – Unlimited Attempts

$150

Who should take the PALS class?

CPR Lifeline is an American Heart Association (AHA) Training Cite providing fully AHA certified Pediatric Advanced Life Support, PALS classes. The PALS class is intended for healthcare providers, medical professionals, and First Responders looking for specialized training in managing complex, life threatening, medical emergencies involving children and infants in the hospital and pre-hospital setting. Pediatric emergencies demand specialized expertise, as children and infants require different approaches to care than adults. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training prepares providers to assess and manage critically ill or injured children, with an emphasis on recognizing and treating respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest.

What does the PALS course teach?

Basic life support skills, including effective chest compressions, use of a bag-mask device, and use of an AED for children and infants
Recognition and early management of respiratory distress
Recognition and early management pediatric cardiac dysrhythmias and shock
Pediatric ECG/EKG recognition
Child and Infant airway management
Related pharmacology application to pediatrics
Management of critically ill children
Effective communication as a member and leader of a resuscitation team

What is the AHA Heartcode Blended Learning program?

HeartCode is the online component of the American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS blended learning programs designed to prepare students for hands-on practice and skills testing. The system uses an adaptive, personalized algorithm that guides each learner along the most efficient path to mastering the material.

Learners progress through a continuously adjusting pathway shaped by their own performance and their self-reported confidence levels in response to probing questions. Course material is delivered through self-directed modules, interactive questions, and Cognitive Assessment Activities (CAAs).

After completing the online portion, students demonstrate their skills using a HeartCode-compatible manikin, Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM), that provides real-time audio and visual feedback. To earn an official American Heart Association (AHA) BLS, ACLS, or PALS Provider eCard, which is valid for two years, students must successfully complete both the online course and the hands-on skills session.

What are some of the key features of the HeartCode courses ?

Features of the HeartCode courses include:

Engaging, True Adaptive™ learning experience
Responsive design that ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablets
All curriculum is contextualized for the in-hospital or prehospital student
Students can select their level of competence as they begin the course, and can change their selection at any time during the course
Streamlined Cognitive Assessment Activity (CAA) cases have replaced eSimulations HeartCode® Courses FAQs

For additional information and FAQ’s of the AHA ACLS Heartcode Program please visit the AHA Heartcode FAQ’s page

Are CE’s available for the PALS Course?

Yes, CE’s are available to medical providers and healthcare providers for taking the AHA Heartcode courses. For additional information please visit the AHA CE’s Page.

How to claim your AHA Heartcode CE’s

Login to eLearning.Heart.org.
Once logged in, on the upper right of your screen, select your name drop-down and select ‘Classes’.
Once on the My Courses page, select the “Completed Courses” tab, and look under the “CME/CE Credits” column. Note: To claim CME/CE, you need to have fully completed the online portion of the course, including the evaluation. Once completed, the course will appear in “Completed Courses.”
Follow the steps to download or complete information to claim your CME/CE credit.

How do I find my AHA eCard if I have misplaced it?

Find Your AHA ECard

What is the RQI with VAM System

Resuscitation Quality Improvement with a Voice Assisted Manikin

Lessons tailored for each learner’s needs with True Adaptive learning
Focus on learning and retaining high-quality CPR skills
Access to the latest science from the 2020 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC for BLS, ACLS and PALS program
Detailed debriefing after every online learning module
Real-time audio and visual feedback during skills sessions
Course access through your organization’s learning management system or the RQI 1Stop platform

Additional information can be found on the AHA RQI page and the RQI HeartCode Complete website

What is the AHA Online HeartCode Blended Learning ACLS Class?

HeartCode PALS provides advanced pediatric life support training through an adaptive, personalized learning platform. The system tailors each student’s path by continuously adjusting to their performance and self-reported confidence, ensuring an efficient and customized learning experience that will typically last about 2 to 3 hours.

After completing the online course, students attend a structured 30 minute hands-on session focused on skill application at one of our local offices. This session includes guided practice, team dynamics training, megacode scenarios, debriefings, and final skills testing. Using a HeartCode-compatible Voice Assisted Manikin (VAM), students receive real-time audio and visual feedback during the 30-minute skills evaluation.

To receive an official American Heart Association (AHA) PALS eCard, valid for two years, participants must successfully complete both the online learning portion and the in-person skills session.

For additional information and FAQ’s of the AHA PALS Heartcode Program = https://cpr.heart.org/en/-/media/CPR2-Files/Course-Materials/2020-ACLS/2020-ACLS-FAQs/2020-HeartCode-Courses-FAQ_ucm_506791.pdf?sc_lang=en

Are CE’s available for the PALS Course?

YES! CE/CME are available (info https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/need-to-claim-your-aha-continuing-education-credits)

Information on the different ways to view and claim you AHA PALS eCard

https://cpr.heart.org/en/resources/faqs/how-to-claim-and-view-your-aha-ecard#eCards

Direct link to claim your AHA PALS eCard:

https://ecards.heart.org/student/myecards