HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (Nov 21, 2017)

HeartCode Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is organized by Blank Children's Hospital UnityPoint Health and would be held on Nov 21, 2017 at Blank Children's Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America. The target audience for this medical event for train physicians, nurses, and paramedic personnel.

Purpose:
To train physicians, nurses, and paramedic personnel on the current concepts in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as defined by the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. Participants must complete all parts to receive a PALS Provider card.

This eLearning course is the self-directed online portion of HeartCode PALS blended learning, which is followed by a hands-on session for skills practice and testing.

This is a comprehensive program that uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. Using eSimulation technology, students can assess and treat patients in virtual healthcare settings. In this environment, students also apply their knowledge to real-time decision-making and skills development. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each simulation to facilitate learning.

Part 1: completed online using interactive case-based micro-simulation technology.
Parts 2 & 3: skills practice and testing by a PALS Instructor at Blank Children's Hospital.

Course Requirements:

PART 1:
• Go to the American Heart Association website at onlineaha.org (this program is PC & Mac compatible).
• Find the course titled HeartCodeÒ PALS Part 1 and click "Add to Cart".
• Complete the online registration and pay by credit card.
• Complete the PALS Course online, including achieving a score of 84% or higher on the course exam (Access to this program will be available for 24 months from the initial license activation).
• Print the HeartCodeÒ Certificate of Completion and bring to the skills testing.

PARTS 2 & 3:
• Register for your skills evaluation and testing with Blank Children's Hospital.
• A PALS Provider card will be issued after the successful completion of Parts 2 & 3.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.