Prerequisites

All individuals who participate in a PALS class must be previously trained, skilled and be able to:

• Perform high-quality pediatric basic life support (PBLS)
• Read and interpret basic electrocardiograms (ECG)
• Understand basic resuscitation pharmacology, prepare and administer essential medications

Required for Successful Completion

Written Evaluation

Required

Performance Evaluation

Successfully complete five performance evaluations, three PBLS and two PALS:

• High-quality infant BLS
• High-quality child BLS
• Bag mask ventilation
• Respiratory or shock case management
• Cardiac case management

CAPCE

Continuing educations (CE) hours for EMS professionals are available for ASHI PALS from Health & Safety Institute (HSI), a CAPCE accredited organization.

DETAILS

Certification Period

2 Years

Course Length

15 Hours

Student / Instructor Ratio

10/1 (Scenario Practice)
8/1 (Performance Evaluation)

Student / Equipment Ratio

Varies