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Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) program is provided to those involved with the care of pediatric patients.  PALS is an American Heart Association program.  It is a 2-day program for new providers.  The course includes lectures, skills stations and interactive sessions that integrate knowledge and skills into clinical situations. 

FEE:  Free to MedCentral employees.   
          Non-MedCentral employees:  Provider Course $150.00
                                                                Renewal Course $75.00

All 2012 (PALS) classes will be held in Carpenter Center Room 206.

February 15 & 16, 2012       8 am - 4:30 pm        (2-day Provider Course)
February 17, 2012 8 am - 4:30 pm (Renewal Course)
     
August 8 & 9, 2012     8 am - 4:30 pm (2-day Provider Course)
August 10, 2012 8 am - 4:30 pm (Renewal Course)
     
November 7 & 8, 2012  8 am - 4:30 pm (2-day Provider Course)
November 9, 2012 8 am - 4:30 pm  (Renewal Course)

PALS provider manuals can be signed out through the hospital library or purchased online or by phone through the following companies:

Channing Bete Company
800-611-6083
www.channing-bete.com
 
Laerdal Medical Corporation
888-562-4242
www.laerdal.com
 
World point ECC, Inc
888-322-8350
www.eworldpoint.com

Manuals cost approximately $38.00 plus shipping and handling.  Adequate preparation is essential.  You must complete the pretest prior to the course.  The PALS pretest will be collected upon admission to the course.

For more information or questions, please contact Tracey Zara of the Mansfield Hospital Education and Staff Development Department, Mansfield Hospital, at 419-526-8128.

Last updated January 18, 2012

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