Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Build the skills to recognize, assess, and treat critically ill or injured children. PALS prepares you for complex pediatric emergencies through scenario-based learning, airway and rhythm practice, and AHA-aligned guidance. Designed for healthcare and EMS providers who care for infants and children.
- Instructor-led pediatric scenario practice
- Airway, ventilation, and rhythm skill stations
- Online learning access (for blended formats)
- Performance and written evaluations
- Two-year certification card
- Pediatric arrest management
- Respiratory & shock case recognition
- Airway skills and bag-mask ventilation
- Rhythm interpretation & pediatric pharmacology
- Team-based pediatric resuscitation
Master essential skills
Skills for pediatric emergency care
PALS supports healthcare and EMS providers who care for infants and children in high-acuity situations.
Essential pediatric readiness
Nurses, physicians, and clinical staff learn structured approaches to pediatric arrest, respiratory compromise, and shock management.
Pediatric care in the field
EMTs and paramedics strengthen the pediatric-specific decision-making needed for out-of-hospital emergencies.
clinical rotations
Many advanced programs require PALS before pediatric, ED, or ICU rotations to ensure safe and confident patient care.
Get started today
Pediatric emergencies can be intimidating, but our online lessons break everything down into approachable, easy-to-follow steps. You’ll learn what to look for, how to respond, and how to make sound decisions using supportive, guided scenarios designed just for online learning.
“The pediatric scenarios helped me understand exactly what to look for. The course clarified the steps I need to take in high-stress situations, and I feel more prepared to protect my patients.”
Questions?
Visit our FAQ section for more information regarding programs, courses, certifications, and more.
Yes. Pediatric BLS competency is required since PALS builds directly on those skills.
No. Paramedics and EMS providers also benefit from PALS, especially when managing pediatric respiratory and cardiac events.
About 15 hours depending on delivery format.
Yes. PALS includes a written exam plus scenario-based performance evaluations.
PALS is offered online, but you must complete a required skills evaluation to receive certification. This can be done in person by request or through approved Remote Skills Verification, depending on availability.
Basic ECG interpretation and pediatric rhythm understanding are required.
The PALS certification is valid for two years.