Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support Program was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics & the American Heart Association to focus on the essentials of advanced pediatric resuscitation for health care providers. Our experienced faculty present the course material via video & didactic sessions, skill stations, and interactive case scenario-based stations.

PALS Initial Provider Course

Includes completion of an issued online pre-course self- assessment and pre-course preparation modules followed by a one day course of skills & scenario based stations and testing on one of the scheduled course dates.

PALS Renewal Course

Includes completion of AHA PALS Heartcode online course (link provided after registration) followed by a 2-3 hours skills/testing session on the scheduled course dates.

• Download the 2021 Initial PALS Provider Registration form
• Download the 2021 PALS Renewal Registration form

PALS Course Registration

Registration will be accepted through the Clinical Practice & Professional Development (CPPD) office (please see registration form for details).

Due to changing precautions during the pandemic please see Registering for PALS During the Pandemic prior to submitting registrations.

All registrations must include

• Completed registration form
• Copies of hospital ID, current BLS for Health Care Provider card (must not expire for at least 30 days after course date) and PALS card (for renewal). All cards must be issued from American Heart Association (AHA)
• Registration/deposit fees
• Purchase of required course manual

PALS Courses 2021

See a full list of the courses offered.

For questions regarding registration, please call CPPD at 8-6257, or email at professionaldevelopment@umm.edu.

All other questions please contact the program coordinator at 8-7532 or email khardingham@umm.edu.