How to Become a Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor

Pediatric Intensive Care UnitPediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is a healthcare service for which coursework is offered that instructs participants in how to care for infants and children requiring treatment in intensive or critical care units.

The aim of this course is to improve the overall quality of care children receive and provide better treatment methods for children who are severely ill, injured, or need to be looked after.

During this course candidates are exposed to 12 in-hospital pediatric patient cases, along with a group of experts and lessons. Once you have completed the course, you will need to attempt a multiple-choice exam and get a minimum score of 84% in order to qualify. Continue reading