The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose.  Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

Course Name:             PALS

Course Hours:            14 hours        

Course Description:   The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.  Practical skills are practiced and evaluated, in addition to a written exam.

Course Pre-requisites:                      

• A mastery of infant and child BLS skills (a current BLS Healthcare Provider card is required to take this course)
• Be able to recognize various heart rhythms
• Be familiar with different types of airway management tools and their use
• Have knowledge of the drugs commonly used to treat cardiovascular irregularities 

Application requirements:    $175.00 and valid photo ID

Certificate:                              2 year certification card through the American Heart Association (AHA).

Study Material:                       Use your own PALS Provider manual.

Who is this class for:   Pediatricians, physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed nurses, paramedics, physician assistants, and professionals who work in intensive care units, emergency rooms, and other providers required to initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

By registering and paying for this course, the student agrees to the Release and Waiver as stated below.

FOR CORAL SPRINGS REGIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING, TESTING, AND/OR EDUCATION

In consideration for my acceptance to a training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs, I agree to sign this Release and Waiver. Accordingly, I agree to unconditionally release, waive, and discharge the City of Coral Springs, its Commission members, employees, agents, and servants, all hereafter referred to as “releases,” from all claims and causes of action, that I, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, may have for any loss, damage, or injury to person or property, whether caused by the negligence, or otherwise of the releases in connection with my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program at the City of Coral Springs. In addition, I agree to indemnify completely, the releases against all claims, demands, made by or on behalf of me in relation to my participation in any training, testing, and/or educational program and all causes of actions arising out of my own actions or involvement with the City of Coral Springs. 

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I expressly agree that this Release and Waiver is intended to be as broad and as inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Florida, and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.

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