The PALS Provider Course Videos on USB features the same content as the PALS Provider Course DVD Set and PALS Provider Course Digital Videos. The convenient USB digital format includes the required video segments for the classroom-based and blended learning options of the PALS Provider Course. The USB allows Instructors to access course videos with the USB and does not require an internet connection.
The PALS Provider Course Videos on USB are to be used by a single AHA PALS Instructor to teach the PALS Provider and PALS Update courses, and to conduct skills practice and testing sessions for HeartCode® PALS. Instructors can select the version of the course they are teaching from a dropdown menu.
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