PALS Recertification

Course Updates:

1. Transfer of Funds Process (SCH & SHC Employees only)
• TOF Form Download (LPCH Box)

Summary

The Revive Initiative's program at Stanford Children's Health provides a unique learning environment that is based on the scientific evidence of the 2020 AHA Guidelines. The goal of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide a structured approach to the assessment and treatment of critically ill or injured children with the integration of simulated cases.

Course Learning Objectives

• Apply and perform the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, including the general, primary, secondary and tertiary assessments
• Recognize and manage a child in respiratory distress or failure, and perform effective respiratory management skills
• Recognize and manage a child with various life-threatening states of shock
• Recognize and manage a child with life threatening rhythm disturbances, and practice appropriate electrical therapy
• Apply key elements of resuscitation team behaviors and demonstrate why the foundation of successful resuscitation includes both mastery of basic skills and effective communication
• Employ the "assess-categorize-decide-act" approach to management of the critically ill child

Continuing Education

Stanford Children's Health is an approved provider of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), BRN Provider Number CEP9713. The PALS Provider course offers 7 CE's.

Registration Fees

• General Admission: $220
• Stanford Children's Employee: $220
• LPCH CRONA Nurse: Course Fee Waived
• LPCH CRONA RN (Johnson Center): $220
• Stanford Health Care Employee: $220
• Stanford University: School of Medicine Employee: $220

Please be advised for direct payment, we only accept credit cards for course fees and materials. Once registered, you will receive an Eventbrite confirmation email as a receipt.

• Educational Reimbursement (LPCH Employees Only): Eligible employees need to secure prior approval from their managers through AccessHR. As per Stanford Children's Health Reimbursement Guidelines, the employee must then submit the credit card receipt and proof of completion for reimbursement.
• Department Funds via Transfer of Funds (LPCH & SHC Employees Only): Eligible employees may use 'TOF' promo code to register, then submit completed TOF form (Link 1: LPCH Intranet and Link 2: LPCH Box) to Revive@stanfordchildrens.org.

Course Materials

• 2020 PALS Provider Manual: A book will be shipped to mailing address provided at registration. Please note, books will not be shipped to participants that register 10 or less business days prior to course -- LPCH CRONA RNs only, please read
• PALS Precourse Self-Assessment (Instructions): This online self-assessment must be completed prior to attending course. Please bring a printout of the Completion Certificate to hand in at course.
• Optional: BLS HeartCode: This course includes a combination skill check for participants that also need to renew BLS. If needed, please select the BLS HeartCode add-on during checkout. Revive will issue a BLS HeartCode online key through eLearning.heart.org. Once module and post-survey are completed, you'll receive Completion Certificate which you'll need to turn in as a printout at PALS course. Please disregard if you are an LPCH employee enrolled in RQI.
• If you decide to renew BLS after registration is complete, you can purchase a BLS HeartCode Module key directly from AHA's ShopCPR site.

Policies and Disclaimers

• Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Allergy Disclaimer

PALS Course Completion eCards

Upon completion of all PALS course options, you will receive a AHA PALS course completion card valid for 2 years. This card will be emailed from eCards@heart.org to the address submitted with registration by 5pm of the course date.

Contact Us

For registration assistance and inquiries please contact us at Revive@stanfordchildrens.org or 650-497-9324.

PALS Course Offering Summary

1. PALS Provider

• Summary: Recommended for Healthcare Providers new to PALS or those seeking renewal of current PALS certification with a thorough refresher
• Course Length: 8 hours x 2 consecutive days
• BRN CE's: 14 CE's

2. PALS Recertification

• Summary: Recommended for Healthcare Providers seeking renewal of current PALS certification
• Course Length: 8 hours x 1 day
• BRN CE's: 7 CE's

3. PALS HeartCode + Hands-on Session

• Summary: Recommended for Healthcare Providers that are proficient with PALS knowledge and skills, and seeking renewal of current PALS certification
• Course Length: Online PALS HeartCode module est. 4-6 hours online (eSims, eLearning, Exam) + 4 hour in-person, skills session
• Pre-requisite: The pre-requisite for the PALS skills check session is the completion of online PALS HeartCode which is included in the cost of this course. Once payment has been completed, you will receive an email from the AHA with instructions to access module. Once you have completed the course, print the Completion Certificate and bring it to your PALS Hands-on Session.
• Description: Blended learning course includes a self-directed online PALS HeartCode eLearning module, followed by a hands-on session for skills practice and testing.
• BRN CE's: 7 CE's