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PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT

PALS Courses

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This course teaches healthcare professionals to treat pediatric patients presenting with peri-arrest, cardiac arrest, and other life-threatening emergencies.

PALS Initial Course

This course is offered year round. Starting November 1, 2018 PALS courses will run from 9am-3pm for two consecutive days.

The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course is to provide the learner with information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest, offer information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children, and to demonstrate the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. You must have a current (not expired) Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support Card.

Before Your Class

Complete the online pretest at elearning.heart.org/courses. This is mandatory for class. You will need to setup an account through elearning.heart.org if you have not previously registered on the website. Access the online PALS Pre-Test and select Launch Course to begin. Please print out your completion form and bring a copy of your results to the first day of class. You WILL need a PALS book to complete your online pre-test.
 
AHA is offering an option of completing pre-course work. It reviews the concepts that will be taught in class and allows you to be better prepared to participate for the in-person ACLS class. It is recommended for students that do not utilize pediatric advanced life support techniques often in their healthcare provider role. This optional course is available at PALS pre-course work within the AHA elearning site.
*Please bring a copy of your results to the first day of class.

MHS Employees and NMC students can pick up their borrowed text at the Nebraska Methodist College Clark building front desk. You do not need to contact us prior to picking up. For front desk hours please call (402) 354-7000. **ALL borrowed texts MUST be returned to the instructor the day of class.

WOMEN'S HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES: Please contact Michelle Stahlecker at michelle.stahlecker@nmhs.org or call 402-815-1895 to arrange a book pickup.

JENNIE ED EMPLOYEES: Please contact Penny Peters to arrange a book pick up at penny.peters@nmhs.org or at (712) 396-6003.

Fremont Health Employees: Please contact Carly Norton at Carly.Norton@nmhs.org or at (402) 941-7377.

NMHS Employees, NMC Students and external participants have the option to purchase a text for $48.50 (includes S&H). Purchased books will be mailed to the address provided during registration.

Important Information - PLEASE READ

All participants must have the following and present them at the class:

PALS Initial: A current (not expired) Health Care Provider BLS Card.
PALS Renewal: A current (not expired) Health Care Provider BLS Card and a current (not expired) PALS Provider card.

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and 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.

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American Heart Association PALS Course Information

PALS Renewal Course

The pediatric advanced life support certification renewal is designed to educate healthcare personnel working with infants and children on the risks, strategies, and skills necessary to handle cardiopulmonary emergencies. You must have a current (not expired) Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support card and current (not expired) PALS card.

Before Your Class

Precourse Self-Assessment: Students must complete the precourse self-assessment prior to attending the course. Textbook required.

Password: pals15
*Please bring a copy of your results to the first day of class.

Required Student Text: Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual, 2010 Edition (©2011)

MHS Employees and NMC students can pick up their borrowed text at the Nebraska Methodist College Clark building front desk. You do not need to contact us prior to picking up the textbook. For front desk hours please call 402-354-7000.**ALL borrowed texts MUST be returned to the instructor the day of class.

WOMEN'S HOSPITAL EMPLOYEES:Please contact Michelle Stahlecker at michelle.stahlecker@nmhs.orgor at 402-815-1895.

JENNIE ED EMPLOYEES:Please contactLisa Joyatlisa.joy@nmhs.orgor at 712-396-6035.

Fremont Health Employees:Please contact Charity Westphal at 402-727-3354 or cwestphal@fremonthealth.com

NMHS Employees, NMC Students, and external participants have the option to purchase a text for $42 (includes S&H). Purchased books will be mailed to the address provided during registration.

Precourse Self-Assessment: Students MUST complete the precourse self-assessment prior to attending the course.

Password: pals15

*Please bring a copy of your results to the first day of class.

Important Information - PLEASE READ

All participants must have the following and present them at the class:

PALS Initial: A current (not expired) Health Care Provider BLS Card
PALS Renewal: A current (not expired) Health Care Provider BLS Card and a current (not expired) PALS Provider card

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and 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.

Links

American Heart Association PALS Course Information

Additional Course Details

Book

The American Heart Association requires you bring the text to class with you. Please return your borrowed text to your instructor immediately following class.

Pretest
Complete the online pretest at elearning.heart.org/courses. This is mandatory for class. You will need to setup an account through elearning.heart.org if you have not previously registered on the website. Access the online PALS Pre-Test and select Launch Course to begin. Please print out your completion form and bring a copy of your results to the first day of class. You WILL need an PALS book to complete your online pre-test.
AHA is offering an option of pre-course work. It reviews the concepts that will be taught in class and allows you to be better prepared to participate for the in-person PALS class. This optional course is available here.
Completion of a 70% or higher on the pretest is required. Failure to provide such percentage or a copy of your completion certificate, will result in dismissal from the course.
Course Cancellations

We reserve the right to cancel class due to insufficient registrations. If you have questions regarding class cancellations due to weather, please check the email you registered with for class for updates.

Participant Cancellations

Should you need to cancel, you must do so at least five business days prior to your scheduled course. No call, no show will be required to pay for a rescheduled course.

Licensure
If you are using this course toward your licensure, please keep a copy of your card/certification in your personal file. Nebraska Methodist College does not award continuing education units for AHA courses. In order to determine the amount of credit offered/accepted, you will need to contact your state licensing board.
Health Issues

The manikins are latex and could cause an allergic reaction. Please inform the instructor if accommodations need to be made.

Additional Questions

Please contact the NMC Division of Professional Development at (402) 354-7100 or e-mail PD@methodistcollege.edu

Course Location

All Nebraska Methodist College courses are taught on campus:
Nebraska Methodist College
The Josie Harper Campus Clark Building
720 N. 87 St. Omaha, NE 68114
Classroom B241, Lower Level

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