BLS/PALS Renewal Combo Course
This course is designed for healthcare professionals who hold a valid AHA PALS provider card that is within 90 days of expiration. Students will receive a didactic review and hands-on practice of both the BLS and PALS courses. Competency will be assessed through Mega Code Station skills testing and written exams. This is a FULL day course with BLS in the morning, and PALS in the afternoon.
BLS Course Covers:
- Adult and pediatric CPR
- Two-rescuer scenarios and use of the bag-valve mask
- Foreign-body airway obstruction (conscious and unconscious)
- Automated external defibrillation (includes child AED update)
- Special resuscitation situations
- Other cardiopulmonary emergencies
- Stroke and cardiac arrest
PALS Provider Renewal covers:
- 1 and 2 rescuer child/infant CPR and AED use
- Management of respiratory emergencies
- Rhythm disturbances and electrical therapy
- Vascular access
- Resuscitation team concept
- Cardiac, respiratory, shock case discussions, and stimulations
- Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
The PALS Course is designed to teach you the lifesaving skills required to be both a team member and a Team Leader in either an in-hospital or an out-of-hospital setting. Because the PALS Course covers extensive material in a short time, you will need to prepare for the course beforehand.
You must also note your Title and Department in the comments section. Failure to do so can result in cancellation of your registration.
Contact the office if you have any questions!
DISCLAIMER: This course is for Elmhurst Hospital PAID Employees ONLY. If you are NOT a Elmhurst Hospital PAID employee and you register for this course you MUST notify us immediately so we may cancel your registration. In the event you FAIL to NOTIFY us you will be responsible for the full amount of the class! You will NOT receive a provider card even if you completed the course should you fail to be a Elmhurst Hospital PAID staff.
