PALS Renewal with BLS for Healthcare Providers
Prime CPR Services teaches the American Heart Association (AHA) PALS RENEWAL (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) class in combination with the BLS for Healthcare Providers renewal class. This course is intended for healthcare professionals who have previously completed the PALS course and BLS course and is in need to refresh and renew their certifications. This class is focused on equipping healthcare providers with the necessary skills to handle critical situations involving infants and children. Eligible participants may include 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.
PALS RENEWAL covers the core principles, including:
- 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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Renew Your Skills Effectively
PALS renewal is essential for healthcare providers who wish to maintain their pediatric advanced life support skills. This course efficiently reviews critical concepts, ensuring you stay prepared for emergency situations involving children. With the inclusion of BLS for Healthcare Providers, you won’t just update your knowledge; you will also sharpen your practical and theoretical emergency response skills. This process helps you recognize signs of distress and react appropriately, ensuring better outcomes in critical care situations.
Combination Training Benefits
By participating in this combined PALS and BLS renewal course, you benefit from a comprehensive training approach. However, many programs separate these two crucial areas, making it hard to connect the dots. Our integrated curriculum covers both adult and pediatric care, which means you can apply your skills more effectively across a range of scenarios. So, you are not only learning about critical pediatric care but also reinforcing essential adult life-saving techniques.
Convenient Renewal Process
The renewal process for PALS and BLS is straightforward and designed for your busy schedule. Because the program focuses on active learning, you will engage in hands-on practice sessions that enhance retention and understanding. Therefore, you can complete the course efficiently while feeling more competent in your ability to respond to emergencies. With our heavily experienced instructors by your side, you will leave the course feeling confident and prepared for real-world scenarios.
