Online Heartcode
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Course Schedule
Why Train with Code One?
Convenient – Daytime and evening classes available for most disciplines
Professional – Instructors are knowledgeable and passionate
Prompt – Same day American Heart Association certificates
Reliable – Our goal is 0% cancellations barring weather and acts of God. We don’t cancel classes due to low enrollment
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Stephanie Legere
Easy to sign up for classes, small class size was a great experience for BLS and ACLS. Knowledgeable instructors, friendly/casual... read more - 6/04/2018
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I have been to many BLS for Provider training sessions. I've also tried online. This is the best experience as... read more - 7/25/2018
Margie Faulkner
No matter what the results of my exam last night I want to thank you all from Code One (East... read more - 4/02/2015
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Samantha Jo Rondini
Best around great instructors! This is by far the best instruction, very thorough! - 12/18/2014
Mike Musto
Took the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid with CPR/AED course at work yesterday. Was a great course and I... read more - 1/22/2015
Rohn Wallace
Excellent ACLS course. Knowledgable and friendly staff. Thank you! - 9/15/2014
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Emily Calabrese
The new haven/Woodbridge location was fabulous. Kevin was exceptionally friendly and overall extremely knowledgeable and helpful! I will definitely be... read more - 12/07/2017
Tanya Fountaine
I had Don for a refresher BLS, and he was great! Very friendly, easy going, and made the class... read more - 5/22/2015
Trice Martin
Great company for your BLS and ACLS needs. This is the second time I've used them and I was very... read more - 10/21/2017
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Jason Bealer
This was a great class. Daniel was clear and concise. Energetic and enthusiastic about teaching. He made it fun.... read more - 4/17/2018
Janisha Davidson
I had a great experience with code one our instructor Dan McKnight was wonderful if he is teaching the class... read more - 5/14/2018
Andy Lammers
Great company and service. Highly recommended!!!!! - 12/30/2016
Course Description
HeartCode PALS uses a variety of eLearning assets such as dramatizations, eSimulations, animations, self-directed learning, and interactive activities to teach students BLS knowledge and skills.
After completing the online portion, students attend a structured PALS Hands-On Session with an AHA Instructor. This session focuses on meaningful skills practice, debriefing, team scenarios, discussions of local protocols, and skills testing.
The Heartcode PALS course includes:
- Performing high-quality Child CPR AED and Infant CPR per AHA BLS recommendations
- Differentiating between patients who do and do not require immediate intervention
- Recognizing cardiopulmonary arrest early and beginning CPR within 10 seconds
- Applying team dynamics
- Differentiating between respiratory distress and failure
- Performing early interventions for respiratory distress and failure
- Differentiating between compensated and decompensated (hypotensive) shock
- Performing early interventions for the treatment of shock
- Differentiating between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
- Describing clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
- Implementing post–cardiac arrest management
Intended Audience
This course is intended for healthcare providers with clinical responsibilities in pediatric critical care settings including nurses, physicians, paramedics, respiratory therapists, physician’s assistants, residents or fellows, and medical or nursing students in training.
All participants must have a current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification to participate in this course. Participants may complete the Online BLS for Healthcare Providers course and complete the skills testing portion during your PALS course – simply select this option during the registration process.
Course Materials
An American Heart Association Heartcode PALS access code, pocket mask, and two-year PALS Provider certification card are included in this course. Skills testing may be purchased separately for participants that have already completed the online portion.
Course Fee
$250
Includes Heartcode PALS access code, pocket mask, and two-year PALS Provider certification card upon successful completion.
Examination
Proficient demonstration of PALS skills and a score of 84% or higher on the online examination are required for certification. Students that do not achieve either of these will be remediated and allowed an additional attempt to test.
Certification
Successful completion of this course results in an American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider certification which is valid for 2 years from the date of the course.
Online Heartcode Pediatric Advanced Life Support Registration
Instructor led American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses are also available. Learn More
Participants must complete the Online Heartcode PALS course before their Heartcode PALS Skill Session and bring their online completion certificate. Participants that do not bring their certificate to their Skill Session will be rescheduled.
Select a Heartcode PALS Skill Session date/time below or order a Heartcode PALS access code and schedule your skills session later.
You will be able to order your online access code when registering for your date.