20-3555 HeartCode® Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Online

Part # 20-3555 HeartCode PALS Online is the AHA’s blended learning delivery method that uses adaptive learning technology for the AHA’s PALS Course. HeartCode PALS Online delivers quality resuscitation education by utilizing a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, Cognitive Assessment Activities, illustrations, knowledge checks, and interactive activities. This self-paced delivery method provides learners a personalized learning path that adapts in real-time to the learner’s performance. Debriefings and coaching are provided immediately after each knowledge check and each Cognitive Assessment Activity. This method of learning provides training consistency and adaptability to different learning styles. Providers first complete the cognitive portion of HeartCode PALS Online and then complete a hands-on skills session with an AHA PALS Instructor or on a simulation station, using voiceassisted manikins with real-time audio and visual feedback. Upon successful completion of the online portion of HeartCode PALS Online, a certificate of completion will be issued and can be printed in English only.

This course includes a drop-down menu that allows the learner to take the course in one of two languages: U.S. English or IVE. Included in HeartCode PALS Online is a translated version of the PALS Provider Manual eBook (Based on the language selected)

Course Description:

The PALS Provider Course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This course uses precourse preparation, didactic instruction, and active participation in learning stations and simulated cases to enhance the recognition and intervention of respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.

Course Learning Objectives:

After successfully completing the PALS Course, students should be able to

• Perform high quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) per AHA basic life support (BLS) recommendations
• Differentiate between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
• Recognize cardiopulmonary arrest early and begin CPR within 10 seconds
• Apply team dynamics
• Differentiate between and perform early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
• Differentiate between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
• Perform early interventions for the treatment of shock
• Differentiate between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
• Describe clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
• Implement post–cardiac arrest management

Course Card (issued upon successful course completion):

IVE PALS Provider eCard (sold separately)

AHA provider eCards are available for purchase only to authorized AHA Training Center Coordinators. Training Centers are responsible for allocating and/or monitoring eCards for Training Sites.

Course Intended Audience: The PALS Course is for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the management of respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units such as physicians, nurses, paramedics, and others who need a PALS Course Completion Card for job or other requirements.

Replaces: 15-1412 (HeartCode PALS Online)

ISBN: 978-1-61669-788-4