PALS - Instructor

The AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Certification is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to teach PALS courses. It qualifies instructors to educate others in managing pediatric emergencies, including advanced airway management and resuscitation. This certification is offered through a blended learning format and is valid for two years, meeting AHA and hospital credentialing requirements.

The AHA PALS Instructor Certification is essential for healthcare providers aiming to teach Pediatric Advanced Life Support courses to medical personnel. This certification ensures instructors can effectively train students in critical pediatric emergency interventions, such as recognizing and managing respiratory and cardiovascular emergencies in children, following AHA guidelines. Candidates must hold a current AHA PALS Provider certification and complete the PALS Instructor Essentials Course, which includes an online self-directed module followed by an in-person classroom session conducted by experienced AHA Faculty. This blended learning format allows candidates to first complete the online portion at their own pace, followed by hands-on, in-person training. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official AHA PALS Instructor certification, valid for two years. Renewal requires continued teaching activity and a skills evaluation. This certification is vital for healthcare educators and training center instructors seeking to provide AHA-compliant PALS courses.