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Target Audience: This skills assessment is specifically designed for healthcare professionals involved in the emergency care of infants and children. Ideal for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who have completed the HeartCode PALS online course through the American Heart Association (AHA) and seek to complete their certification.

Course Overview: The HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Skills Test Session is an essential component of the PALS certification process, focusing exclusively on evaluating your practical skills. This session is designed to complement the HeartCode PALS online course provided by the AHA, which must be purchased and completed separately prior to attending this skills assessment.

Please Note: Registration for this session includes only the in-person skills test. Participants must complete the HeartCode PALS online course through the AHA before attending this session. This prerequisite ensures that all participants come prepared with the foundational knowledge necessary for effective skill demonstration.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the skills test session, participants will:

• Demonstrate the ability to effectively assess and manage seriously ill or injured children using a systematic approach, applying PALS algorithms appropriately.
• Exhibit proficiency in recognizing and intervening in pediatric respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies.
• Show effective team dynamics and communication skills in simulated pediatric resuscitation scenarios.
• Successfully perform Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures for children, emphasizing critical aspects such as chest compressions and AED integration.

Skills Test Features:

• Assessment by AHA-certified instructors to ensure adherence to the latest PALS guidelines.
• Simulation of real-life pediatric emergency scenarios to test and reinforce practical skills.
• Personalized feedback from instructors, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.
• Verification of competency in pediatric emergency procedures, critical for obtaining PALS certification.

Certification: Participants who successfully complete both the online HeartCode PALS course and this in-person skills test will receive a PALS Provider course completion card, valid for two years. This card is recognized nationally and signifies the holder's ability to effectively respond to pediatric emergencies.

Registration Information: To enroll in the HeartCode PALS Skills Test Session, participants must have completed the HeartCode PALS online course through the AHA. Proof of completion is required for participation in this skills test. Visit our website or contact our office directly to register for an upcoming session.

About Us: We are committed to providing comprehensive and practical skills assessment sessions to healthcare professionals. Our experienced instructors are dedicated to ensuring that you have the necessary skills to improve outcomes for pediatric patients in emergency situations.

Complete your PALS certification journey with confidence by demonstrating your practical skills in our HeartCode PALS Skills Test Session.