New PALS with BLS for Healthcare Providers Renewal Information
Prime CPR Services teaches the American Heart Association (AHA) NEW PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) together with the BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) renewal class. These classes are intended for healthcare professionals who will respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units. These classes focus on equipping healthcare providers with the necessary skills to handle critical situations involving infants and children. These classes are intended but not limited to doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, physician assistants, medical and nursing students, and other allied healthcare professionals who regularly care for pediatric patients.
If you need any books, we ship priority, so you receive them well in advance of your scheduled class. You may also consider alternative book options by getting a PALS ebook by clicking HERE and/or the BLS ebook by clicking HERE.
NEW PALS course teaches:
- Pediatric Assessment: Systematically assess pediatric patients, identify potential life-threatening conditions, and prioritize interventions based on the child's condition.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Skills: The course covers high-quality CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) for infants, children, and adults, including chest compressions, rescue breaths, and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
- Pediatric Algorithms: Participants are taught PALS-specific algorithms and flowcharts for managing various pediatric emergencies, such as respiratory distress, respiratory failure, bradycardia, tachycardia, and cardiac arrest.
- Respiratory Emergencies: The class covers the recognition and management of respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and respiratory arrest in pediatric patients.
- Cardiac Arrest Management: Participants learn the steps to manage cardiac arrest in infants and children, including the use of appropriate medications, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
- Vascular Access: Techniques for obtaining vascular access in pediatric patients are taught, including intraosseous (IO) access and peripheral intravenous (IV) access.
- Pharmacology: The course covers the indications, dosages, and administration of medications used during pediatric resuscitation, such as epinephrine, amiodarone, and atropine.
- Bradycardia and Tachycardia Management: Participants learn to identify and manage various heart rhythms associated with bradycardia and tachycardia in pediatric patients.
- Post-Cardiac Arrest Care: The class covers critical care following successful resuscitation, including post-cardiac arrest interventions and targeted temperature management.
- Team Dynamics: Effective communication and teamwork during pediatric emergencies are emphasized to ensure efficient and coordinated care.
BLS RENEWAL covers the following:
- AHA’s Chain of Survival for Improved Survival from Cardiac Arrest in Adults, Children, and Infants
- Assessment: Adult, Children and Infants Prior to CPR
- CPR: High-Quality 1 and 2 Rescuer CPR and AED for Adults, Children, and Infants
- Ventilation: Barrier Device, Bag Valve Mask (BVM) and Advanced Airway in Place
- Team Dynamics: Importance of Teams in Multi-Rescuer Resuscitation and Performance.
- Choking: Relief of Foreign-Body Airway Obstruction (Choking) for Adults, Children, and Infants
- Narcan: The Use of Narcan for Opiate Overdoses
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Importance of BLS Training
BLS for Healthcare Providers training is crucial for anyone in the medical profession. This course equips healthcare workers with the skills they need to respond effectively to cardiac emergencies. By mastering techniques such as high-quality CPR, you ensure better patient outcomes. Furthermore, this training fosters a culture of preparedness and confidence, which is vital in high-pressure situations.
Course Structure and What to Expect
This renewal course is designed to refresh your knowledge and skills in BLS. Participants will engage in hands-on practice sessions, enabling them to apply what they've learned effectively. The course covers essential topics like CPR techniques, AED usage, and breathing barriers. It's important because the more familiar you are with these techniques, the better prepared you will be to save a life in an emergency.
Why Choose Our Renewal Course
Choosing our BLS for Healthcare Providers renewal course ensures that you receive the most updated training and techniques. Our instructors are experienced professionals who provide insights that go beyond the basic training. They emphasize real-life scenarios, so you learn to handle emergencies effectively. Because of this, you will not only meet certification requirements, but also gain valuable skills that can make a difference in someone’s life.
