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Pediatric Advanced Life Support for Healthcare Providers [Instructors Course]
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Sat 1/10/2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
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| Location:
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3855 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465
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| Class Price:
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$685.00
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The American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor course prepares candidates to effectively teach AHA PALS Provider courses. You can expect a blended learning experience focused on instructional techniques, course management, and skills evaluation, rather than just clinical content.
Prerequisites:
Before enrolling, you must meet the following requirements:
- Have current PALS Provider Card
- Have current BLS Providers Card
Course Components and Expectations:
The course is typically delivered in a blended learning format, combining online and in-person sessions:
1. Online Portion: PALS Instructor Essentials Online:
This self-directed module covers the core knowledge for all AHA instructors, followed by PALS-specific information. Key topics include:
- The AHA Instruction Cycle: Prepare, Teach, Test & Remediate, Close, and Keep Current.
- Using AHA Materials: How to use the instructor manual, lesson plans, course videos, and skills testing checklists effectively.
- Course Policies: Understanding AHA and TC specific policies and procedures.
- Feedback and Remediation: Techniques for providing objective skills evaluation and coaching.
- Program Administration Manual (PAM): Guidance on using the PAM for course planning and paperwork.
You must downloaded the certificate of completion from the online portion to be admitted to the hands-on session.(Can be purchsed on eLearning website)
2. Hands-On Portion: Classroom Instructor Course:
This session is led by AHA Training Center Faculty and focuses on practical application of teaching skills:
- Skills Practice & Testing: You will practice and demonstrate your ability to conduct skills stations and testing using AHA checklists.
- Duration: This session typically lasts a full day (approximately 8 hours).
- Case Scenarios: You will learn how to facilitate learning and testing during simulated pediatric emergencies, emphasizing team dynamics and the systematic approach to assessment.
- Mentorship: You will interact face-to-face with experts, ask questions, and receive guidance.
3. Post-Course Requirement: Monitoring: [Total of 5, Final one to be monitored by TC Coordinator]
The final step is for you to be monitored by TC Faculty while teaching your first PALS course within six months of completing the classroom instructor course. This ensures you can adhere to AHA guidelines and deliver quality training independently.
What is Not the Focus
The instructor course assumes you already have a high level of PALS clinical knowledge. It is not a review of pediatric emergency medicine, but rather a course on how to teach that content effectively according to AHA standards.
Summary of an Instructor's Role:
Upon successful completion, you will be able to:
- Plan and prepare for PALS courses.
- Instruct using AHA teaching materials.
- Conduct skills practice, testing, and administer written exams.
- Issue PALS provider eCards and maintain your instructor status.
- Access a network of AHA resources and fellow instructors through the AHA Instructor Network.
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