Read Thoroughly Prior to Registration

This class is blended and requires an online component prior to the in-person skills portion.

1. REGISTRATION

Provide EXACT STUDENT NAME and VALID STUDENT EMAIL ADDRESS to be applied to the certification.

• Students will receive an automated "Class Details" email shortly after registration. Please review this email thoroughly immediately to ensure you are prepared for class. The email will contain a link to start the TWO required free online components (listed below).

2. REQUIRED ONLINE COMPONENT

1. Complete the AHA PALS PreCourse Self-Assessment.
2. Complete the AHA PALS PreCourse Work/Videos/Preparation. There is no direct URL for this component; it is unlocked when you complete the Self-Assessment.

• Expect to spend 4 hours with the online work.
• Screenshot/print your certificate of completion titled "PreCourse Preparation"

Remember, the online work is not meant to be the sole method of preparation; students are also expected to study their 2020 Provider Manual. This is an advanced class that requires more than just a few hours of studying.

3. IN-PERSON COMPONENT

AHA BOOK REQUIREMENT:

• Bring your 2020 AHA PALS Provider Manual to class

Regardless of the student's actual scope of practice, to gain certification students must demonstrate individual proficiency in the following topics:

• TEAM LEADER: Successful team leader during a resuscitation attempt
• TEAM MEMBER: Successful team member during a resuscitation attempt
• STABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable bradycardia
• UNSTABLE BRADYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable bradycardia, including transcutaneous pacing
• STABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of stable tachycardia
• UNSTABLE TACHYCARDIA: Recognition and management of unstable tachycardia, including synchronized cardioversion
• CARDIAC ARREST: Recognition and management of Cardiac Arrest
• ROSC: Recognition and management of ROSC
• RESPIRATORY FAILURE: Recognition and management of Respiratory Failure
• RESPIRATORY ARREST: Recognition and management of Respiratory Arrest
• STEMI: Recognition and management of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) due to a STEMI; recognize a STEMI on an EKG.
• MANUAL DEFIBRILLATION: Rapid manual defibrillation for shockable rhythms. Focus on rapidly identifying and differentiating between Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Fibrillation, Torsades de Pointes, PEA, and Asystole
• MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION: Pharmacological interventions. Focus on epinephrine, lidocaine, amiodarone, adenosine, and atropine. Know your bolus and infusion dosages and rates, indications, and contraindications
• AIRWAY MANAGEMENT: Basic Airway Management (NPA/OPA/BVM): state indications, contraindications, and demonstrate correct insertion
• INTRAVASCULAR/INTRAOSSEOUS ACCESS: state indications, contraindications, and demonstrate correct insertion
• EXAM: Score >84% on a 50 question exam