Attentive Safety offers the Pediatric Advanced Life Support-BL (PALS-BL) Course, designed for healthcare professionals responsible for caring for critically ill pediatric patients. This adaptive blended learning format combines a flexible online session with an in-person, hands-on skills session to prepare participants for managing pediatric emergencies involving respiratory, shock, or cardiac crises.

Course Overview

The PALS-BL Course is ideal for medical professionals, including nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, EMS personnel, and other responders who provide care for pediatric patients. This course offers a comprehensive understanding of pediatric life support, emphasizing high-quality care through advanced techniques like rhythm interpretation, airway management, and pharmacologic interventions. Participants will develop critical thinking and teamwork skills to provide effective care during life-threatening emergencies.

Why Choose Attentive Safety’s PALS-BL Course?

• Adaptive Online Learning: Complete the online session at your own pace, with adaptive functionality allowing you to "test out" of certain topics based on prior knowledge.
• Hands-On Skills Stations: Engage in structured skills practice through a station approach, focusing on essential pediatric life support techniques.
• American Red Cross Certification: Receive a PALS certification valid for two years upon successful completion.
• Real-World Application: Gain practical experience with scenario-based team response practice to reinforce emergency response skills.

Course Details

• Cost: $100 (Payment required 24 hours before class time to avoid a $25 walk-in fee).
• Class Times: Classes are available 7 days a week at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
• Duration:
  • Online Session: 3 to 6 hours, depending on prior knowledge (average completion time is 4 hours).
  • In-Person Session: Approximately 3 hours, utilizing skill stations for hands-on practice and skill testing.
• Locations: Available at multiple Attentive Safety locations for convenient access.

Learning Objectives

• High-Quality Pediatric BLS: Master pediatric BLS skills, including chest compressions, ventilations, and AED usage for children and infants.
• Advanced Teamwork and Communication: Apply critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills within a team response setting.
• Comprehensive Pediatric Emergency Care: Learn systematic approaches to assess, recognize, and respond to pediatric respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies.
• Emergency Recognition and Management: Quickly identify and manage critical pediatric conditions using advanced support techniques, including rhythm interpretation and electrical therapies.

Required and Optional Skill Stations

The in-person skills session is organized into skill stations where participants rotate to practice hands-on skills, coached by experienced instructors:

• Required Skill Stations:
  • Basic Life Support for Children
  • Basic Life Support for Infants
  • Managing the Airway
  • Intraosseous Access
  • Electrical Therapies
• Optional Skill Station:
  • Team Response

Mandatory Requirements

• BLS Proficiency: Participants must already be proficient in basic life support (BLS) skills.
• Online Course Completion: Participants must complete the online session before attending the in-person class.

Enroll Today and Strengthen Your Pediatric Emergency Skills

Equip yourself with the expertise to respond confidently in critical pediatric situations. Join Attentive Safety’s PALS-BL Course and become an invaluable asset to your team and young patients in emergency care.

📲 Sign Up Today and be prepared to make a life-saving impact in pediatric emergencies!