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Developed by a board-certified emergency medicine physician with real-world pediatric resuscitation experience. Every lesson reflects current AHA guidelines and clinical best practices.

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Pass your final exam and receive your PALS provider card immediately. Your certificate is accepted nationwide and valid for two years — no waiting, no extra fees.

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Complete all 14 chapters at your own pace from any device. Whether you are a nurse, paramedic, or physician — fit PALS certification into your busy schedule without missing a shift.

About the course

This comprehensive Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification course is designed for healthcare professionals who need to recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies with confidence. Developed by a board-certified emergency medicine physician, every module delivers the clinical depth and practical framework you need to provide life-saving care to infants and children. With 14 chapters covering systematic assessment, respiratory emergencies, cardiac arrest algorithms, pharmacology, and team dynamics — you will be fully prepared for real-world pediatric resuscitation scenarios. At just $99, this is one of the most affordable and thorough PALS courses available online.

Your Name

Your course instructor is a board-certified emergency medicine physician with years of frontline experience managing pediatric emergencies in high-volume emergency departments. With a passion for medical education and a commitment to evidence-based practice, this course was built to give healthcare providers the knowledge and confidence they need when every second counts. The curriculum reflects real clinical scenarios and is continually updated to align with the latest AHA guidelines.

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 41 Lessons

  1. 1

    Introduction

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      Introduction

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    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO PALS

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      Lesson 1.1: Course Overview and Objectives

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      Lesson 1.2: The Pediatric Chain of Survival

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      Lesson 1.3: Pediatric Anatomy and Physiology

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    CHAPTER 2: SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO PEDIATRIC ASSESSMENT

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      Lesson 2.1: The Pediatric Assessment Triangle

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      Lesson 2.2: Primary Assessment (ABCDE)

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      Lesson 2.3: Normal Vital Signs by Age

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    CHAPTER 3: PEDIATRIC RESPIRATORY EMERGENCIES

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      Lesson 3.1: Recognition of Respiratory Problems

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      Lesson 3.2: Upper Airway Obstruction

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      Lesson 3.3: Lower Airway Obstruction

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      Lesson 3.4: Lung Tissue Disease

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    CHAPTER 4: PEDIATRIC SHOCK

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      Lesson 4.1: Recognition of Shock

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      Lesson 4.2: Hypovolemic Shock

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      Lesson 4.3: Distributive Shock

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      Lesson 4.4: Cardiogenic and Obstructive Shock

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    CHAPTER 5: PEDIATRIC CARDIAC ARREST

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      Lesson 5.1: CPR for Infants and Children

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      Lesson 5.2: Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm

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      Lesson 5.3: PALS Medications in Cardiac Arrest

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    CHAPTER 6: PEDIATRIC ARRHYTHMIAS

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      Lesson 6.1: Pediatric Bradycardia

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      Lesson 6.2: Pediatric Tachycardia - Narrow Complex

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      Lesson 6.3: Pediatric Tachycardia - Wide Complex

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    CHAPTER 7: PEDIATRIC AIRWAY MANAGEMENT

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      Lesson 7.1: Basic Airway Techniques

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      Lesson 7.2: Advanced Airway Management

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      Lesson 7.3: Oxygen Delivery Devices

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    CHAPTER 8: VASCULAR ACCESS

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      Lesson 8.1: Intravenous Access

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      Lesson 8.2: Intraosseous Access

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    CHAPTER 9: PALS PHARMACOLOGY

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      Lesson 9.1: Weight-Based Dosing

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      Lesson 9.2: Resuscitation Medications

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      Lesson 9.3: Vasoactive Infusions

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    CHAPTER 10: POST-RESUSCITATION CARE

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      Lesson 10.1: Immediate Post-ROSC Management

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      Lesson 10.2: Targeted Temperature Management

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      Lesson 10.3: Neurological Prognostication

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    CHAPTER 11: SPECIAL RESUSCITATION SITUATIONS

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      Lesson 11.1: Drowning

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      Lesson 11.2: Trauma

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      Lesson 11.3: Toxicological Emergencies

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      Lesson 11.4: Congenital Heart Disease

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    CHAPTER 12: TEAM DYNAMICS AND COMMUNICATION

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      Lesson 12.1: Team Roles in Pediatric Resuscitation

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      Lesson 12.2: Effective Communication

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      Lesson 12.3: Family Presence During Resuscitation

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      Lesson 12.4: Debriefing

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    PALS FINAL ASSESSMENT - 25 QUESTIONS

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      PALS FINAL ASSESSMENT - 25 QUESTIONS

What people are saying

Healthcare professionals across the country trust this PALS certification course to advance their skills and keep their credentials current.

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This course was thorough, well-organized, and easy to follow. I passed my PALS exam on the first try and felt confident walking into my next shift.
Jessica L.

Emergency Department Nurse

As a busy paramedic, I needed something I could complete on my own schedule. This course made recertification simple and stress-free. Highly recommend it.
Ashley T.

Paramedic, City EMS

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The clinical scenarios and algorithm breakdowns were incredibly helpful. I feel so much more prepared to handle pediatric codes in my unit now.
Anna W.

Charge Nurse, Pediatric ED

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