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.
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“The hands-on scenarios made a huge difference — I left feeling confident I could actually respond in a real emergency. The instructors were knowledgeable, supportive, and kept the training engaging from start to finish.”
John Smith, Fire chief
- Certification provided by American Health Association
- Meets requirements of the Joint Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Services
- Nationally approved by the Continuing Education Board for Emergency Services, National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians and many prominent medical and healthcare organizations
Master essential skills
Pediatric assessment
Assess sick children
Learn how to rapidly identify respiratory distress, shock, and early signs of deterioration using structured pediatric assessment tools. Understand what changes require immediate intervention.
Airway & breathing
Manage airway needs
Strengthen your ability to secure and support the pediatric airway with age-specific techniques. Practice bag-mask ventilation, adjunct use, and respiratory management in realistic scenarios.
Cardiac emergencies
Treat rhythms fast
Build rhythm interpretation and pharmacology skills for infants and children. Learn to manage arrest, bradycardia, tachyarrhythmias, and peri-arrest conditions under pressure.
relevant for many fields
Skills for pediatric emergency care
PALS supports healthcare and EMS providers who care for infants and children in high-acuity situations.
Hospital & acute care
Essential pediatric readiness
Nurses, physicians, and clinical staff learn structured approaches to pediatric arrest, respiratory compromise, and shock management.
EMS providers
Pediatric care in the field
EMTs and paramedics strengthen the pediatric-specific decision-making needed for out-of-hospital emergencies.
Advanced trainees
clinical rotations
Many advanced programs require PALS before pediatric, ED, or ICU rotations to ensure safe and confident patient care.
Getting certified has never been easier
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.
Register & Get Started
Sign up and receive access to your course. Learn with clear, easy-to-follow online content created and taught by expert instructors who guide you through each step.
Take the Test
When you're ready, complete the online exam. Most courses require a 75% or higher to pass, and some may include an in-person or Remote Skills Verification session.
Get certified
Pass your test and receive your digital certificate. Download it, share it, and get back out there confidently—fully prepared and up to date with national training standards.
Trusted by Industry Professionals
“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.”
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