Pediatric Advanced Life Support

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Audience:  The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children. These include personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who need a PALS course completion card for jobs or other requirements.

Participants in the renewal/update class MUST have a current PALS course completion card.

Participants must be able to recognize basic dysrhythmias.

Course Content:

  • 1- and 2-rescuer child CPR and AED use
  • 1- and 2-rescuer infant CPR
  • Cardiac, respiratory, and shock case discussions and simulations
  • Management of respiratory emergencies
  • Resuscitation team concept
  • Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
  • Systematic Approach to Pediatric Assessment
    Vascular access

Course Format / Time:  Renewal Course requires approximately 5-6 hours, including skills practice and testing.  *Course time is based on one instructor: 6 students and 2 manikins.  Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

Pre-Course Assessment:  Before the full and renewal course, participants must take the "Pre-Course Self Assessment" - This certificate is required for the day of course entry.

Course Cost: See course listing

Minimum class sizeWe will not cancel a class due to a minimum class size requirement.  We will hold the class even if only one student enrolls.

Enrollment Cut-off: Enrollment closes when the class is full.  Those who enroll within a few days of the class may have their book held until the day of the class.

CertificationStudents who successfully complete the  PALS Course, including the following components, will receive a PALS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years:

  • Actively participate in, practice, and complete all learning stations
  • Complete the open-book written exam with a minimum score of 84%
  • Pass the 1- and 2-Rescuer Child BLS With AED and 1- and 2-Rescuer Infant BLS Skills Tests
  • Pass 2 PALS core case scenarios (1 cardiac and 1 respiratory or shock) as a team leader, providing appropriate medical treatment and demonstrating effective team dynamics.

CAPCE: For EMTs, AEMTs, and Paramedics: This continuing education activity is approved by the American Heart Association, an organization accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Pre-Hospital Continuing Education (CAPCE), for 12.75 advanced CEHs for the full course and 7.00 advanced CEHs for the update (renewal) course.  

Need just the skills portion?

If you took the AHA Heartcode Part 1 online and are now looking for a skills verification, please call our office at 603-668-5360 to make an appointment.

Looking for a group or 1-1 training?

We can accommodate group training at our location or yours.  We also offer personal 1-1 classes. Call 603-668-5360 for information. 

Use of American Heart Association materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association.  Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.

Date/Time Course Name Location Availability Enroll
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
9:00 am -3:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Almost Full - Enroll Soon Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Thursday Apr 04, 2024
9:00 am -5:00 pm
PALS Full Course
$269.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

The course is for those that have never held a PALS card, or an expired PALS card.

The pace of this course is accelerated and the components of the two-day course are covered in one day.  It is important that the book is read prior to class.  The instructor reserves the right to require additional class time at a later date if they feel that more time is needed for your satisfactory course completion.

Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
9:00 am -3:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
9:00 am -5:00 pm
PALS Full Course
$269.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

The course is for those that have never held a PALS card, or an expired PALS card.

The pace of this course is accelerated and the components of the two-day course are covered in one day.  It is important that the book is read prior to class.  The instructor reserves the right to require additional class time at a later date if they feel that more time is needed for your satisfactory course completion.

Tuesday May 07, 2024
9:00 am -3:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Friday May 10, 2024
9:00 am -3:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Salem
NHCPR - Salem
15 Ermer Rd, Salem NH
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Tuesday May 14, 2024
9:00 am -5:00 pm
PALS Full Course
$269.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

The course is for those that have never held a PALS card, or an expired PALS card.

The pace of this course is accelerated and the components of the two-day course are covered in one day.  It is important that the book is read prior to class.  The instructor reserves the right to require additional class time at a later date if they feel that more time is needed for your satisfactory course completion.

Saturday May 18, 2024
10:00 am -4:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Tuesday May 28, 2024
9:00 am -3:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class. 

Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
10:00 am -4:00 pm
PALS Renewal
$169.99
NHCPR - Bedford
NHCPR - Bedford
9 Cedarwood Dr, Unit 12, Bedford NH 03110 Bedford, NH 03110 United States
Enrollment Open - Space Available Enroll

This course renews Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) only.  You must present a current card at the start of the class.