Prerequisites
Must bring proof of current AHA BLS card on the day of class. A proof of current PALS card if renewing. Candidate must be a health care provider whose activities demand proficiency in PALS skills. Required manual must be brought on class day. Self-Assessment/Pre-Test is required, passcode: pals15.
Resources
At completion of the course, participants will be able to demonstrate proficiency according to American Heart Association standards in the areas of:
- Infant and child CPR
- Respiratory & Airway Management
- Intraosseous insertion
- Circulatory management
- Megacode & Team Dynamics
- Basic Arrhythmia recognition and therapeutic treatment of Sinus Bradycardia, AV Blocks, SVT, VT, VF, PEA and Asystole.
- Function as a Team leader and a Team Member in an evaluation code scenario that includes patient assessment, arrhythmia recognition and treatment, supervision of team members, and problem solving.
Registration
Register as soon as possible before class date, class schedules can be found on the online registration portal. Class starts promptly at scheduled times. Anyone late for more than 15 minutes will be asked to re-schedule. Registration closes when classes are full. If registering online, student must bring printed registration confirmation at the day of class.
Certification
American Heart Association (AHA) eCards are provided within 48 hours of course completion for ACLS, BLS, Heartsaver CPR/AED, Heartsaver First Aid, PALS and PEARS. NRP Certification is provided by American Association of Pediatrics.
Required Cards for Updated Courses
ACLS and PALS
Books
Each student must bring required book(s) to class, anyone without their book will not be granted admission and will be rescheduled. Rescheduling fees apply. Books can be purchased at Life Support Education office or online.
Fees
Price sheet
CME/CEU/ICEMA
California Medical Association (CME), California Board of Nursing (CEU), have approved ACLS and PALS provider courses for 16 units and renewal courses for 8 units. PEARS has been approved for 8 CE Units. No CE Units are available for BLS and First Aid - If your licensing board allows 4 units for BLS courses. CME Category 1. CEP No. 100403. California CEP No. 62-0004.
LLU Employee and Student discounts available with a valid ID.