PALS Renewal

Welcome to the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Renewal course.

Please ensure you are studying the 2015 PALS provider manual. The manual can be purchased through the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

The PALS provider renewal course is designed to teach lifesaving skills for pediatric resuscitation. You will practice as both, a team member and a team leader in either pre-hospital or hospital settings. The PALS provider renewal course covers extensive material in a short time (1-day session). It is highly recommended  that students prepare for the course in advance and are proficient in the following:

• Performing high-quality BLS skills through the use of the 2015 Guidelines Update for CPR and ECC
• Identify—on a monitor and/or paper tracing—the following rhythms and rhythm disturbances:
  • Normal sinus rhythm
  • Sinus bradycardia
  • Sinus tachycardia
  • Supraventricular tachycardia
  • Ventricular tachycardia
  • Asystole
  • Ventricular fibrillation.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the essential drugs used in the management of:
  • Cardiac arrest
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia
• Be able to combine ECG rhythm recognition and pharmacology

Please note: If a student does not successfully complete the recertification course they will be required to attend a full PALS provider course (2 days).

 Pre-course requirements 

• BLS competency: Students are required to show a current BLS provider card through the Heart and Stroke Foundation (within one year). Please be prepared to demonstrate competence in 1-rescuer and 2-rescuer infant and child BLS (including AED use).
• PALS provider: Students are required to show a current PALS provider card (within 2 years of the date of completion).
• Cards must be provided to the instructors prior to starting the PALS class.
• PALS algorithms: Be familiar with the algorithms so that you can apply them in clinical simulation scenarios. Please bring your PALS algorithm card to class.
• The Pre-course Self- Assessment evaluates your knowledge in cardiac rhythm recognition, pharmacology, and practical application. A passing score is 70%. You may attempt the test an unlimited number of times. Students must bring the Pre-course Self-Assessment Certificate (or screenshot) to class. 

 How do I get access to the training course?

1.      Access the portal at the following web address: https://resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca/

2.      Find the Instructor/Provider Login tab on the top right hand corner.  The tab will open up a log in window. Log in using the email address you registered with Heart and Stroke.

*If you have registered in the past with more than one email account you may need assistance to merge your accounts. If you are having problems logging in, please contact the Heart and Stroke Foundation directly.

3. Go to the training resources tab at the top of the page and select the PALS Student Website.

National Resuscitation Support Centre (RSC) Website:  https://resuscitation.heartandstroke.ca Email: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-877-473-0333 Fax: 780-454-1593 Hours of Operation: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm MST, Monday-Friday Closed: Weekends & Statutory Holidays

Important information for your PALS course at the LHEARN Centre, Lakeridge Health:

• Please consider bringing drinks, snacks and lunch. Breaks may be brief in duration and lines can be long in the hospital food court. Please note, we do not have access to a fridge for students.
• If you have mobility restrictions please inform the facilitators at the beginning of class.
• Please wear comfortable clothing as you will be practicing clinical skills during simulation scenarios.
• If you need to cancel your registration, please do so 2 weeks in advance of your course to avoid losing your deposit.

If you have any further questions about the PALS provider class, please contact Sarah Courtney at [email protected].