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PALS Provider (Initial) - Fully In-Person Classroom | $300 (2025 Guidelines)
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| Date/Time:
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Mon 1/12/2026 at 9:00 AM
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| Location:
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Baltimore, MD: 145 West Ostend Street, Suite 513, Baltimore, MD 21230
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| Class Price:
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$300.00
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| Notes:
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Course Duration: 8-10 Hours The course duration varies considerably based on both the number of learners and their level of experience.
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AHA PALS Classroom Course (In-Person) for Initial Certification
Features the 2025 AHA Guidelines (Released Oct 21, 2025)
This fully in-person, instructor-led course is designed for:
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First-time PALS learners.
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Providers whose PALS card has been expired for more than 90 days.
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Healthcare professionals who prefer a traditional classroom setting.
Who Should Attend
This course is for healthcare professionals who either direct or participate in the management of pediatrics cardiopulmonary arrest or other cardiovascular emergencies. This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care, and critical care units (such as physicians, nurses, and paramedics), as well as others who require a PALS course completion card for job or other requirements.
Course Content
This classroom-based (instructor and video) course instructs students to:
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Apply the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments sequence for a systematic evaluation of child and infants patients.
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Perform prompt, high-quality BLS, including prioritizing early chest compressions and integrating early automated external defibrillator (AED) use.
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Recognize and perform early management of respiratory arrest.
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Discuss early recognition and management of Airway, emergencies and shock therapy, including appropriate disposition.
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Recognize and perform early management of bradyarrhythmias and tachyarrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or complicate resuscitation outcome.
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Recognize and perform early management of cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation or transfer of care, including immediate post-cardiac arrest care.
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Model effective communication as a member or leader of a high-performance team.
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Evaluate resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest through continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to the team.
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Recognize the impact of team dynamics on overall team performance.
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Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve patient outcomes.
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Define systems of care.
Course & Material Requirements
1. Mandatory Precourse Self-Assessment (Included)
All learners must complete the PALS Precourse Self-Assessment and pass with a score of 70% or higher before attending the class. You will receive a confirmation email with a link to the assessment and detailed instructions.
2. Mandatory AHA PALS Provider Manual (Not Included)
The course fee does NOT include the required 2025 AHA PALS Provider Manual. All students must have the manual for use before, during, and after the course. You may choose either a paperback or an eBook version.
Please see the "Registration Add-Ons" section below to purchase your manual.
Completion & Certification
To successfully complete this course, students must:
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Demonstrate skills competency in all learning stations.
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Pass the high-quality BLS skills test, bag-mask ventilation skills test, and the Megacode test.
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Pass the open-book PALS exam with a score of 84% or higher.
Certification Card: Upon successful completion, you will receive your AHA PALS Provider Course Completion eCard via email.
CME Credits: Not available for this activity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What is the PALS Classroom Course?
This is the traditional, fully in-person course where all material is delivered by an instructor and through videos in a classroom.
2. Do I have to complete an online course before class?
No, this is not a blended learning course. However, you must complete the mandatory PALS Precourse Self-Assessment online before attending.
3. How long is the class?
The class length is typically 8-10 hours. This duration can vary based on the number of students enrolled and their relative experience levels, and may be held over one or two days.
4. Can I take BLS or ACLS on the same day?
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BLS: Yes. You can add the BLS certification to this course during registration.
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ACLS: No. PALS must be taken on a different day. If you wish to take ACLS and PALS on the same day, please explore our blended (HeartCode) course options.
Understanding Your Registration Add-Ons
Please select from the following options when registering:
1. Add BLS Certification
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Select "Yes" if you need a BLS card with your PALS course.
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This is a time- and cost-saving option that integrates BLS skills testing at the end of the PALS course. No separate online BLS course is required.
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Please note: The PALS course alone does not include a BLS certification card.
2. Add PALS Provider Manual (eBook - Emailed)
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Select "Yes" to purchase the electronic PALS provider manual.
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You will receive an access code via email immediately upon registering, allowing you to begin your mandatory precourse work.
3. Add PALS Provider Manual (Paperback - Pick up in Class)
4. Add PALS Provider Manual (Paperback - Shipped)
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Select "Yes" to have the paperback manual shipped to your address.
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Delivery: Estimated 3-5 business days.
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Action Required: Please make sure to add your full shipping address in the comments/requests section at checkout.