EMS 815 - Advanced Pediatric Life Support

1 credits

This course is designed for healthcare providers who manage respiratory and/or cardiovascular emergencies and cardiopulmonary arrest in pediatric patients. By preparing for the course and participating in the skills stations and simulated cases, you will enhance the recognition of and intervention for respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest. The PALS Provider course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high-performance team dynamics and high-quality individual skills.

Prerequisite:
Students must read the PALS Provider Manual and complete the required Precourse Self-Assessment referenced at the beginning of the provider manual.

Corequisite:
EMS 545 EMS 546 EMS 825

Semester Typically Offered:
Spring Only