AHA Pediatric Training for Healthcare Providers

The AHA offers two separate courses for healthcare providers who require training in pediatric care. Both courses reflect science and education from theCPR和紧急心血管护理(ECC)的美国心脏协会指南更新.

哪个课程适合我?

PALS or PEARS?


儿科先进生活支持(PALS):

  • For healthcare providers who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units

这门课程教了什么?

The PALS Provider Course aims to improve outcomes for pediatric patients by preparing healthcare providers to effectively recognize and intervene in patients with respiratory emergencies, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest by using high‐performance team dynamics and high‐quality individual skills. The course includes a series of case scenario practices with simulations that reinforce important concepts. Upon successful completion of all the patient cases, students must pass the multiple-choice exam with a minimum score of 84%. Topics include:

成功完成本课程后,学生将能够

  • 每美洲心脏协会(AHA)基本寿命支持(BLS)建议进行高质量的心肺复苏(CPR)
  • 区分患者,患者,不需要即时干预
  • 早期识别心肺逮捕并在10秒内开始CPR
  • Apply team dynamics
  • 区分呼吸窘迫和失败
  • 对呼吸窘迫和失败进行早期干预措施
  • 区分补偿和失代偿(低度)休克
  • 对治疗休克进行早期干预措施
  • Differentiate between unstable and stable patients with arrhythmias
  • Describe clinical characteristics of instability in patients with arrhythmias
  • 实施后心脏骤停管理


PEARS®(Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization):

  • For healthcare providers and others who might encounter pediatric emergency situations during their work, including: Nurse practitioners, Physician assistants, Emergency medical technicians, Respiratory therapists, etc.

这门课程教了什么?

通过在评估,早期认可,迅速沟通和呼吸急促,休息和心肺急性急诊患者的初始干预中准备医疗保健提供者来改善儿科患者的结果。主题包括:

  • Performing BLS consistent with the2015 AHA Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)
  • 通过使用儿科系统方法来评估严重病或受伤的儿童
  • Applying effective team dynamics
  • Demonstrating initial stabilization of a seriously ill or injured child, including a child with cardiac arrest, respiratory distress, or shock


准备拿一个pals或梨课吗?

The AHA offers options for how you can purchase PALS or PEARS. You can take a full classroom course, take a blended learning PALS course (includes HeartCode PALS + a hands-on skills session training), or purchase additional course materials. Choose from the options below.

课程完成卡

Upon completion of all course requirements, participants receive a Provider Course Completion Card which is valid for two years.

继续教育学分

Depending on which pediatric course option you choose, CE/CME may be available for your profession.