Course Description:
The AHA'S PALS Course has been updated to reflect new science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. This classroom, video-based, Instructor- led course uses a series of 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. The goal of the PALS Course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes.
Intended Audience:
The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics and others who need a PALS completion card for job or other requirements
Cost:
$325.00 Initial / $250.00 Renewal
Prerequisites:
Participants must possess a current Basic Life Support completion card.
Course Materials:
Pre-course information and the mandatory pre-test will be emailed to you upon receipt of your online course request. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE ABOVE INFORMATION TWO DAYS AFTER SUBMITTING YOUR REQUEST, PLEASE CONTACT THE LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING CENTER AT (856) 342-2009. It is suggested that all participants read the PALS Provider Manual. The manual is included for paying participants. Also available to help you prepare for this course is an Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) handbook available through the Life Support Training Center for an additional $30.00.
Refund Policy:
For Cooper employees, a non-refundable cancellation fee of $100.00 will be charged to those who cancel less than two weeks (14 days) prior to the date of the course. A "no-show' fee of $175.00 will be charged to Cooper employees who do not show for the course. In addition, Cooper employees who register for PALS with an expired card will be charged $100.00 via payroll deduction and must register for an initial PALS course.
For non-Cooper employees, cancellation for all PALS courses must take place two weeks prior to the date of the course for a full tuition refund. There will be no refunds for cancellations or transferring to another course date within two weeks(14 days) of the course date.
For more information, please call (856) 342-2009 or email LifeSupport@cooperhealth.edu
PALS courses are located at
Education & Research (E & R Building)
401 Haddon Ave, 2nd floor classroom # 226 Camden, New Jersey 08103