Definition of PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is the advanced level of emergency care for infants and children experiencing serious cardiac, respiratory, or shock emergencies. It builds on basic life support with assessment frameworks and treatment algorithms tailored to the unique anatomy and physiology of pediatric patients.

PALS training covers systematic patient assessment, high-quality pediatric CPR, airway and breathing management, recognition and treatment of shock and arrhythmias, weight-based medication dosing, and defibrillation. It is essential for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and other professionals who care for critically ill or injured children in emergency departments, intensive care units, and pre-hospital settings.

CPR Certification Labs provides hands-on, American Heart Association–aligned CPR, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification training to help providers master these life-saving skills.

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What the AHA CPR Certification Course Includes

Comprehensive CPR Training for Adults, Children, and Infants

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Proper Use of AED Devices for All Age Groups

Understand how to safely and effectively operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) for adults, children, and infants.

Airway Obstruction Relief and Heimlich Maneuver

Learn how to perform the Heimlich maneuver and clear airway obstructions caused by choking in both adults and infants.

Team-Based Multi-Rescuer CPR Techniques

Gain experience working as part of a team when more than one rescuer is available during an emergency.

Official American Heart Association CPR E-Card

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