PALS Provider Course

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Goal:
The goal of the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course is to equip the student with the cognitive & psychomotor skills necessary to recognize, resuscitate, and stabilize the infant or child in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest.

Please Note: Do not use 700 Children's Dr. as a mailing address when registering for a PALS Class. Course materials are sent ahead of the class and due to distribution issues you may not receive them in time. Please use your home mailing address.

Register for a Provider Course
Clicking the link above will take you to the Education Courses Portal. You can use the keywords "PALS Provider" to find the PALS Provider courses that are currently available for registration.

Provider Course Agenda

Must Read: Participant Information Letter

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Contact Information
PALS Training Center
Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 355-0574
Email: PALS@NationwideChildrens.org
Web: www.NationwideChildrens.org/PALS

*All PALS Course Times & Locations are:
8:30am – 4:00pm (Starting 2013)
255 East Main St
Columbus, OH 43215
(*unless noted otherwise)

Directions to 255 E. Main St.
PALS is held in Skills Lab Room MA-256
Take Elevators to 2nd floor, & Exit turning Right.
Turn Right again through Metal Double Doors.
Follow Hall to the Skills Lab MA-256

Course Information

Intended Audience	The course is intended for healthcare providers. For example, medical, nursing, paramedical, respiratory therapists, dentists, pharmacists, or allied health professionals whose daily occupation demands proficiency in the knowledge and skills of pediatric life support.
Registration Fees	The registration fee is $250.00 (For Non Hospital Participants) per person for the Provider course. Fee includes educational materials, continental breakfast and afternoon refreshments. Payment is required at the time of registration.
Class Size	The Provider class size is limited to 18 and registrations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration deadline for all courses is 4 weeks prior to course start date.
Faculty	Regional Pediatric Advanced Life Support Faculty and Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructors.
Pre-Requisites	Although a current BLS (Healthcare Provider) card is no longer required, all participants must demonstrate proficiency in these skills. A current PALS Provider card must be submitted for Renewal participants.
Cancellation Policy	Cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received after the registration deadline (4 weeks prior to class) will be subject to a 40% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made within ten (10) days of course start date. Confirmed registrants who do not attend the course are liable for the entire fee.
Additional Information	Study materials and confirmation letters will be sent to all participants after the registration deadline. If you have not received study materials by 2 weeks prior to your course date, please contact us immediately. If you change your address after you have registered, please notify the PALS Training Center so your materials are sent to the correct location.
Parking & Shuttle	Nationwide Children's staff must park in their assigned lot and ridge the shuttle to 255 East Maint St. You can board the shuttle at the north route shuttle stop located at the south side of the education building on Children's Drive. Non-Employees may park in the Mound Street Lot and take a shuttle to the 255 East Main St. Shuttles run approximatyle every 15-20 minutes.

Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Children's Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 614.722.2000