Pediatric Advanced Life Support
(PALS)
Instructor Course
Course Description-
The one day PALS Instructor Course utilizes small group learning stations to review current concepts of teaching pediatric emergency care. In the learning stations participants will review essential skills and PALS concepts, receive instruction on PALS equipment use, and practice teaching a case presentation. Participants will also receive training in American Heart Association expectations for instructors.
Course Objectives-
Ø Demonstrate proficiency in current PALS skills and concepts.
Ø Demonstrate proper function and use of PALS teaching equipment
Ø Demonstrate ability to teach PALS concepts in a small group setting
Ø Demonstrate ability to evaluate students fairly and provide appropriate remediation as needed
Ø Discuss Community Training Center and American Heart Association expectations for ACLS instructors
Prerequisites-
Ø Completed Instructor Candidate Applicationindicating your instructor commitment, your acceptance by an AHA Training Center, and your verification of Instructor Potential. (must be turned in with registration).
Ø Current AHA CPR (BLS) Healthcare Provider and PALS Provider cards (include a copy of front & back of cards with registration).
Ø Completion of the AHA online Core Instructor Course (will be sent with your packet after acceptance to the course).
Ø Participants must obtain a copy of a current PALS Provide Manual (available in bookstore)
Ø Must obtain a score of 90% or better on a valid AHA PALS exam on the day of the instructor class.
Course Completion-
Ø Mini-teaching station – Demonstrate teaching appropriate PALS skills and concepts in a simulated classroom scenario
Ø Satisfactory participation in all sections of the instructor course
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