PALS Retrain Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Friday, September 8, 2023, 8:00 AM - Thursday, June 20, 2024, 5:00 PM, iCELS 2nd floor Albert Sherman Building Umass Main Campus

In order to certify in PALS, the learner must have a valid BLS certification.

PALS Retrain is required every two years after the initial course.

This course consists of eLearning PALS Heart Code and a 4 hour in-person simulation lab. 

The American Heart Association PALS course is designed for medical providers such as physicians, nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other professionals whose daily occupation requires them to either direct or participate in the resuscitation of a pediatric patient, whether in or out of hospital. The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School is authorized as a Training Center for the Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program by the American Heart Association (AHA).

AHA courses at iCELS combine state of the art simulation lab facilities with the latest e-learning software for resuscitation training: Heart Code PALS, brings the classroom to your personal computer. Self directed learning allows for adequate preparation of PALS clinical pathways while computerized simulations allow for deliberate practice of cardiac arrest and peri arrest cases. 

Course Location:

UMass Chan Medical School
Albert Sherman Building
iCELS 2nd floor
55 Lake Ave. N.
Worcester, MA 01655

For directions to the course location please click here http://umassmed.edu/icels/about/getting-here/

1. Recognize the infant or child at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest;
2. Identify strategies for prevention;
3. Demonstrate the cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary for resuscitating and stabilizing the infant or child in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest;
4. Demonstrate the use of the various airway and oxygen adjuncts and methods for optimum ventilation & airway control;
5. Identify normal vs. abnormal cardiac rhythms and the appropriate pharmacologic and electrical therapies;
6. State the indications & dosages of medications used in cardiopulmonary arrest and the effects on the cardiovascular system;
7. Perform techniques to obtain vascular access in infants and children via intraosseous cannulation using EZIO
8. Perform advanced skills in the assessment and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in the pediatric patient.

PALS Retrain Course Fee -$295

This course includes: 

* e-learning material (which must be completed to attend your session)
* 4-hour in-person course
* Certification card 

Skills Session Dates:  Are located on the registration link.

Visitor's of UMass: 

UMass Chan Medical School has a visitor management program which requires all visitors to the medical school to be registered in advance of their visit, completing visitor information. 

Upon arrival to campus visitors will be greeted at the Albert Sherman Center lobby by campus safety staff who will check the registration and a photo ID.  All visitors will receive a sticker badge which is good for the duration of that day's visit and should always be visible.  All credentialed visitors may proceed to iCELS after receiving their day badge. 

Confirmation:

Registrants will receive an email confirmation that includes selected session date, location, payment receipt, and course information.

eLearning:

Emails for new eLearning assignments will be sent 2 weeks before the scheduled skills session. Learners who register within 2 weeks of the course will receive the email within 1-2 business days of registering.  If you can't find the emails after checking your junk mail from eLearning.heart.org within the timeframe contact [email protected].
For assistance with the online course materials, please contact the American Heart Association s customer service line at 1-888-242-8883, or email them at [email protected]. Their office is open from 8am-5pm Monday- Friday, and they are able to provide technical support for any problems related to the online course.

Refunds and Transfers:

PALS Retrain Courses are refundable for those who haven't opened their online materials and who have contacted us to cancel 5 business days prior to your selected session date.  Transfers are permitted by contacting us 5 business days prior your selected session date.  Contact us at [email protected] or call 508-856-3041.  There will not be refunds or transfers for Late Arrives, No Shows, or uncompleted online material by the course time.

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, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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