Pediatric Advanced Life Support-BL

Basic Life Support certification

American Red Cross Pediatric Advanced Life Support Blended Learning

This course is composed of online coursework and a skills session.  After completing the required online portion, participants will attend this hands-on session to demonstrate the critical skills needed for certification.

What You’ll Be Tested On:

To successfully pass this session and receive your PALS Provider eCard, you must demonstrate competence in the following areas:

• High-quality Basic Life Support (BLS) for infants and children, including:

  • CPR and rescue breathing

  • AED use

  • Choking relief techniques

• Application of the Pediatric Assessment Triangle and primary/secondary assessment approaches

• Recognition and treatment of:

  • Respiratory distress/failure

  • Shock

  • Cardiac arrest

• Use of PALS algorithms for:

  • Bradycardia

  • Tachycardia

  • Cardiac arrest

  • Post–cardiac arrest care

• Airway management using airway adjuncts or intubation, as appropriate 

• Leadership and teamwork during a pediatric emergency, including running a full “code”

About the Code Simulation:

The code portion of the session is scenario-based, featuring a live cardiac monitor, digital manikins, and a simulated patient. These dynamic scenarios reflect real-life pediatric emergencies where the patient’s condition may change at any moment. You are expected to adapt to those changes, demonstrate sound clinical judgment, and provide appropriate care based on current PALS protocols.

Mental and Physical Performance Required:

This session involves both mental and physical skill application. Participants must think critically, make rapid clinical decisions, and physically perform resuscitative actions as a team leader or team member.

BLS Reminder:

A solid foundation in Basic Life Support is essential for success in the PALS session. If you are unsure or need to refresh your BLS knowledge, it is highly recommended that you review the Red Cross BLS Participant Handbook, review the Red Cross BLS blended learning coursework, or take a blended learning BLS course prior to attending.

Important: This session is an evaluation, not a training class. Please arrive prepared to confidently demonstrate all required skills and judgment.

For information regarding CME Credits please CLICK HERE

Online Portion: Please allot 4-6 hours for
completion.
In-Person Classroom Time:  3hrs

To successfully pass this course, you must:
1.  Complete the “Online Portion”.  This consists of self-paced videos and.  Completed evidence must submitted via text or email
2.  Complete “Online Portion” prior taking “In-person Portion”
3.  Complete “In-person Instructor Led Portion”

You’ll receive your online course link via email shortly after
registration. While it typically arrives within 3 hours, our system may
take a bit longer to process registrations received late at night. We
appreciate your patience!

Responding to Emergencies

Timing:

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your course start time.
• To avoid traffic congestion, especially during rush hour, consider using public transportation.
• Late arrivals will forfeit the course, and no refunds or rescheduling will be offered.as per our Terms & Conditions.

Parking:

• Metered parking is available on:
  
  • Queens Blvd between 35th and 37th Street
  • Skillman Ave between 35th and 37th Street

This CPR course requires a solid understanding of the skills taught in the Basic Life Support course. Participants will be tested on these prerequisite skills during practical scenarios.

If you do not feel confident in your mastery of these skills, or if you had a poor learning experience in the prerequisite class, we strongly recommend retaking the Basic Life Support course, regardless of the validity of your current certification.

By registering for this course, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this prerequisite requirement and are confident in your ability to demonstrate the necessary skills.