AHA PALS Provider Course | Pediatric Advanced Life Support

PALS Provider

Because Every Child Deserves a Provider Who’s Ready.
⚠️ PALS Precourse Work Required: Please complete the Precourse Self-Assessment and Online Precourse Work BEFORE attending class. Access here → https://shopcpr.heart.org/pals-precourse-self-assessment
Respiratory failure and shock account for over 70% of pediatric cardiac arrests, with survival rates dropping 7% to 10% for every minute resuscitation is delayed. The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course at Attentive Safety is an evidence-based, scenario-driven program designed to prepare healthcare professionals for time-sensitive pediatric emergencies.

Guided by the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for CPR & ECC, this advanced course builds critical clinical decision-making skills. Through hands-on megacode simulations, pediatric airway practice, and team-based resuscitation scenarios, you will master early deterioration recognition, high-performance CPR, aggressive shock management, pediatric arrhythmia interpretation, and team leadership.

The Critical Need for PALS Readiness
  • Primary Physiology: Unlike adult cardiac events, pediatric arrests stem primarily from progressive respiratory distress or uncompensated shock.
  • Survival Impact: In-hospital pediatric cardiac arrest survival rates increase above 35% to 40% when timely, high-quality PALS interventions are administered.
  • Ventilation Precision: PALS training enforces exact ventilation rates (1 breath every 2–3 seconds for advanced airways) to prevent hyperventilation and maintain coronary perfusion pressure.
  • Mandated Credentialing: Mandatory certification across pediatric ICUs, emergency departments, EMS agencies, urgent care hubs, and surgical suites.

​The Attentive Safety Advantage
  • 100% 2025 AHA Science-Compliant: Covers updated pediatric resuscitation algorithms, enhanced CPR quality metrics, and weight-based medication guidelines.
  • Expert Clinical Instructors: Learn directly from seasoned emergency medical personnel, critical care clinicians, and pediatric resuscitation specialists.
  • Flexible Registration Add-Ons: Easily bundle required 2025 PALS eBooks or add an AHA BLS Provider renewal/skills checkoff directly to your registration.
  • Official AHA Certification: Official 2-year AHA PALS Provider eCards are issued directly upon successful course completion.

​Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for PALS Provider Course

Q: What is the Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Provider Course?
A: The PALS Provider Course is an advanced American Heart Association training program that teaches healthcare professionals how to recognize and manage pediatric emergencies, including respiratory failure, shock, arrhythmias, and cardiopulmonary arrest. Attentive Safety delivers this course using the updated 2025 AHA CPR & ECC Guidelines, with instructor-led training, hands-on practice, and realistic pediatric simulations.

Q: Who should take the PALS Provider Course?
A: PALS is essential for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies, including: Anyone caring for infants or children in acute-care or emergency settings should be PALS certified.

Q: What’s new in the 2025 AHA pediatric resuscitation science?
A: The updated 2025 Guidelines include:
  • Greater focus on early recognition of respiratory failure and shock
  • Updated bradycardia and tachycardia algorithms
  • Enhanced CPR quality metrics and ventilation techniques
  • Emphasis on communication and team leadership
  • Revised pediatric medication dosing guidance
  • Expanded systems-of-care approach from recognition to post-arrest care
Attentive Safety teaches all current 2025 updates.

Q: What are the prerequisites for enrolling?
A: Students must:
  • Be proficient in BLS skills
  • Complete the AHA Precourse Self-Assessment
  • View all required AHA precourse videos before attending
These steps ensure readiness for advanced skills and megacode testing.

Q: What skills will I learn during the PALS Provider Course?
A: You will learn to:
  • Perform high-quality pediatric CPR
  • Identify respiratory distress, respiratory failure, and shock
  • Manage pediatric arrhythmias such as bradycardia, SVT, and VT
  • Use advanced airway and oxygenation techniques
  • Lead or participate effectively in pediatric resuscitation teams
  • Apply pediatric treatment algorithms confidently and quickly

Q: How long is the PALS Provider Course?
A: The in-person, instructor-led course generally lasts about 6 hours, depending on class size and skills practice needs.

Q: When are PALS Provider courses offered?
A: Sessions are available:
  • Marietta, GA (HQ): 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE, Bldg 18, Suite 300, 30067 (Available 7 Days a Week at 10:00am or 3:00pm)
  • Alpharetta, GA: 2300 Lakeview Pkwy, Suite 700, 30009 (Mondays & Fridays ONLY at 10:00am or 1:00pm)
  • Lawrenceville, GA: 1755 North Brown Road, Suite 200, 30043 (Tuesdays & Thursdays ONLY at 10:00am or 1:00pm)


​Q: How much does the PALS Provider Course cost?
A: Tuition is $200. A $25 walk-in fee applies if payment is made within 24 hours of class.

Q: Will I receive certification?
A: Yes. You will receive an American Heart Association PALS Provider eCard valid for two years.

Q: Can I reschedule my class?
A: Yes. Submit your request here:
https://www.attentivesafety.com/reschedule-request.html
Rescheduling follows our attendance policy and is based on availability.

Q: Is the course refundable?
A: No. All PALS courses are non-refundable. Missed or late sessions result in forfeiture of payment.

What Healthcare Professionals Are Saying About Our PALS Provider Training

“Perfect for busy hospital staff.”
“I booked my class last minute and still had plenty of scheduling options. The course was organized, efficient, and aligned with the new 2025 AHA recommendations. This will definitely be my go-to training center.”
— Dr. L. Nguyen, Pediatric Hospitalist

“Great blend of science and hands-on practice.”
“The instructor broke down the ‘why’ behind the algorithms, which helped everything click. The PALS megacode practice prepared me to respond calmly and effectively during real pediatric codes.”
— A. Wells, Respiratory Therapist

“I left feeling prepared, not just certified.”
“Other PALS classes I’ve taken felt rushed. This one felt complete. I actually understand the sequences, shock classifications, and how to manage respiratory failure confidently. Highly recommended.”
— S. Moore, Emergency Department RN

Premier PALS Provider Certification in Metro Atlanta

Attentive Safety is a trusted provider of American Heart Association (AHA) PALS Provider Certification across North Georgia. Located at full-service training facilities in Marietta, Alpharetta, and Lawrenceville, we support the compliance and credentialing needs of healthcare staff from leading regional health systems, including Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Wellstar, Northside Hospital, and Emory Healthcare.