This DVD set includes the required video segments for the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course.
General Overview
This DVD set presents video segments for the initial Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course and the PALS update course, plus a section for leading the skills practice section (part 2) of the HeartCode(TM) PALS eLearning courses (2010 guidelines editions). The classroom- and video-based, instructor-led PALS course uses a series of simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. The goal of the PALS course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. DVD set is based on the 2010 American Heart Association Guidelines for CPR and ECC.
Key Features and Benefits
This set provides the video segments needed to teach the PALS course.
Disc one covers the full PALS course.
Disc two covers the PALS update course and the segments required for HeartCode(TM) PALS skills practice and testing.
Dimensions and Specifications
Running times:
Full course: 103 minutes
Update course: 69 minutes
HeartCode PALS Part 2: 30 minutes
Closed-captioned
Additional Supplies Needed for Operation
To teach the PALS course, you will also need:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Manual
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Manual
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Emergency Crash Cart Cards
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Poster Set
Instructor Stopwatch
All required instructor materials listed above are also available as part of the PALS Instructor Package.
To teach the PALS course, you will also need a DVD player or DVD-capable computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I use this DVD set for the PALS update course?
A: Yes, the DVDs cover both the initial and the update PALS courses. Disc two also includes a section for use with HeartCode PALS eLearning courses.
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*The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge & proficiency in BLS, ACLS, & PALS & has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course material, do not represent income to the Association.
