PALS Skills Session
Hands-On Pediatric Life Support, Fast. Focused. AHA Certified.
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Attentive Safety proudly offers the American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Skills Session, an essential, high-impact training designed for healthcare professionals responsible for the urgent care of infants and children. This hands-on, instructor-led session is the final step of the AHA HeartCode PALS Blended Learning Program, perfect for clinicians who want a flexible yet rigorous path to certification.
Pediatric emergencies remain among the most time-critical situations in healthcare. According to the AHA, effective early intervention can double or even triple survival rates in pediatric cardiac arrest. Our PALS Skills Session ensures you not only meet national standards but master the precise clinical skills proven to improve real-world outcomes. With cutting-edge simulation, small-group instruction, and realistic scenario-based testing, Attentive Safety helps you build the confidence, accuracy, and leadership required in high-stakes pediatric emergencies. Why Enroll in the PALS Skills Session at Attentive Safety? We offer an AHA-Accredited Blended Learning Pathway that lets you complete the online HeartCode PALS course at your own pace, then master hands-on pediatric skills during your instructor-led session. This entire curriculum is backed by the absolute latest AHA PALS Guidelines to reflect updated science, algorithms, and resuscitation best practices. Our session focuses on high-value clinical skill development, meaning you will spend your time practicing pediatric and infant CPR, team leadership dynamics, respiratory and shock management, rhythm identification, vascular access, and advanced airway techniques. This comprehensive approach has a proven impact on pediatric outcomes, as research shows that providers with regular PALS training demonstrate 40% faster recognition of respiratory failure, significantly improved team communication, and higher accuracy in early shock identification. Finally, we provide ultra-convenient scheduling with sessions offered daily at our flagship hub and weekly across our entire interstate infrastructure. Course Logistics The standard baseline investment for this hands-on course is $100.00 when you register and pay at least 24 hours in advance. Successful completion of the online AHA HeartCode PALS module is a strict prerequisite before arriving for your classroom check-off. Sessions are available daily at our primary Marietta facility. Weekday morning and afternoon times can be booked at our corporate Alpharetta and Norcross offices, while dedicated weekly clinical blocks are hosted at our metropolitan health centers in Montgomery, Birmingham, and Chattanooga. |
Frequently Asked Questions – PALS Skills Session
Q: What is the PALS Skills Session?
A: The PALS Skills Session is the hands-on component of the American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode PALS Blended Learning Course. After completing the required online HeartCode PALS module, students attend this instructor-led session to practice and test essential pediatric advanced life support skills.
Q: Who is the PALS Skills Session designed for?
A: This session is intended for healthcare professionals who manage pediatric emergencies, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and hospital-based emergency or critical care providers.
Q: Do I need to complete the online HeartCode PALS course first?
A: Yes. Completion of the official AHA HeartCode PALS Online module is mandatory. You must bring printed or digital proof of your certificate of completion to your in-person skills session.
Q: What are the exact prerequisites to attend the skills session?
A: You must have completed the online HeartCode PALS course, possess a current AHA BLS Provider Card, and have a foundational understanding of pediatric assessment and core advanced life support concepts.
Q: How long is the PALS Skills Session in the classroom?
A: The session typically lasts approximately 2.5 hours, depending on the overall class size and individual student clinical performance.
Q: What specific clinical skills will I learn or demonstrate?
A: Students will practice and test on pediatric and infant CPR, respiratory failure and shock management, advanced airway techniques, rhythm interpretation, electrical therapies, vascular access, team leadership, and pediatric Megacode scenario management.
Q: What is the Megacode test?
A: The Megacode test is a simulated pediatric emergency scenario where you serve as the Team Leader and demonstrate your ability to apply PALS algorithms, direct a resuscitation team, and make rapid, accurate clinical decisions.
Q: Do you offer Continuing Education (CE) credit?
A: Yes. EMS providers may earn CAPCE Continuing Education hours upon successful completion of this American Heart Association course.
Q: When and where are PALS Skills Sessions offered?
A: We host classes 7 days a week in Marietta, Georgia. Weekday sessions are open Monday through Friday in Alpharetta and Norcross, Georgia. Out-of-state healthcare providers can book weekly sessions on Thursdays in Montgomery, Alabama, Fridays in Birmingham, Alabama, or Wednesdays in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Q: How much does the PALS Skills Session cost?
A: The standard registration fee is $100.00. A $25 walk-in processing fee applies if registering or paying within 24 hours of class time, and our Norcross facility requires an additional $20.00 venue fee.
Q: What certification will I receive?
A: Upon successful completion of the hands-on testing, you will receive an official 2-year AHA PALS Provider eCard that is recognized nationwide.
Q: Can I reschedule my session if my hospital shift changes?
A: Yes. You may request a date change using our official online reschedule form. All rescheduling is subject to seat availability and must follow our standard attendance policy.
Q: What happens if I fail a skills test component?
A: Students may retest certain components during the session. If significant additional remediation is required, you may need to schedule a follow-up training slot.
Q: Is the course refundable?
A: No. All registrations are strictly non-refundable, and late arrivals or missed sessions will forfeit your payment according to our terms and conditions.
A: The PALS Skills Session is the hands-on component of the American Heart Association (AHA) HeartCode PALS Blended Learning Course. After completing the required online HeartCode PALS module, students attend this instructor-led session to practice and test essential pediatric advanced life support skills.
Q: Who is the PALS Skills Session designed for?
A: This session is intended for healthcare professionals who manage pediatric emergencies, including physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and hospital-based emergency or critical care providers.
Q: Do I need to complete the online HeartCode PALS course first?
A: Yes. Completion of the official AHA HeartCode PALS Online module is mandatory. You must bring printed or digital proof of your certificate of completion to your in-person skills session.
Q: What are the exact prerequisites to attend the skills session?
A: You must have completed the online HeartCode PALS course, possess a current AHA BLS Provider Card, and have a foundational understanding of pediatric assessment and core advanced life support concepts.
Q: How long is the PALS Skills Session in the classroom?
A: The session typically lasts approximately 2.5 hours, depending on the overall class size and individual student clinical performance.
Q: What specific clinical skills will I learn or demonstrate?
A: Students will practice and test on pediatric and infant CPR, respiratory failure and shock management, advanced airway techniques, rhythm interpretation, electrical therapies, vascular access, team leadership, and pediatric Megacode scenario management.
Q: What is the Megacode test?
A: The Megacode test is a simulated pediatric emergency scenario where you serve as the Team Leader and demonstrate your ability to apply PALS algorithms, direct a resuscitation team, and make rapid, accurate clinical decisions.
Q: Do you offer Continuing Education (CE) credit?
A: Yes. EMS providers may earn CAPCE Continuing Education hours upon successful completion of this American Heart Association course.
Q: When and where are PALS Skills Sessions offered?
A: We host classes 7 days a week in Marietta, Georgia. Weekday sessions are open Monday through Friday in Alpharetta and Norcross, Georgia. Out-of-state healthcare providers can book weekly sessions on Thursdays in Montgomery, Alabama, Fridays in Birmingham, Alabama, or Wednesdays in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Q: How much does the PALS Skills Session cost?
A: The standard registration fee is $100.00. A $25 walk-in processing fee applies if registering or paying within 24 hours of class time, and our Norcross facility requires an additional $20.00 venue fee.
Q: What certification will I receive?
A: Upon successful completion of the hands-on testing, you will receive an official 2-year AHA PALS Provider eCard that is recognized nationwide.
Q: Can I reschedule my session if my hospital shift changes?
A: Yes. You may request a date change using our official online reschedule form. All rescheduling is subject to seat availability and must follow our standard attendance policy.
Q: What happens if I fail a skills test component?
A: Students may retest certain components during the session. If significant additional remediation is required, you may need to schedule a follow-up training slot.
Q: Is the course refundable?
A: No. All registrations are strictly non-refundable, and late arrivals or missed sessions will forfeit your payment according to our terms and conditions.
PALS Skills Session – Customer Testimonials
“The skills session was fast, focused, and extremely professional.”
“As a pediatric ER nurse, I appreciated how efficient the PALS Skills Session was. The instructor guided us through realistic scenarios that mirrored real emergencies. I left feeling sharper and more confident.”
— Jasmine R., Pediatric RN
“The Megacode testing was exactly what I needed.”
“I’ve renewed PALS many times, and this was by far the best run skills session I've attended. The Megacode felt like a real hospital scenario, and the feedback was incredibly helpful.”
— Michael H., Paramedic
“Flexible scheduling made this so easy with my night shift.”
“Being able to complete HeartCode PALS online and then choose a hands-on time that fit my schedule was a game changer. I finished my renewal during my off day and had my card the same night.”
— Laura S., PICU Nurse
“As a pediatric ER nurse, I appreciated how efficient the PALS Skills Session was. The instructor guided us through realistic scenarios that mirrored real emergencies. I left feeling sharper and more confident.”
— Jasmine R., Pediatric RN
“The Megacode testing was exactly what I needed.”
“I’ve renewed PALS many times, and this was by far the best run skills session I've attended. The Megacode felt like a real hospital scenario, and the feedback was incredibly helpful.”
— Michael H., Paramedic
“Flexible scheduling made this so easy with my night shift.”
“Being able to complete HeartCode PALS online and then choose a hands-on time that fit my schedule was a game changer. I finished my renewal during my off day and had my card the same night.”
— Laura S., PICU Nurse
Professional AHA PALS Training and Medical Compliance Across GA, AL, and TN
Attentive Safety is the premier provider of American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Skills Sessions across Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee. Healthcare professionals and major medical networks rely on our blended-learning PALS program to complete their mandatory HeartCode requirements, pass critical Megacode testing, and earn same-day pediatric resuscitation credentials.
In Georgia, our flagship training center in Marietta at 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE delivers an extensive schedule 7 days a week with multiple time blocks ranging from 7:00 AM early slots to late 9:00 PM sessions. This helps clinicians from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Wellstar, and local urgent care networks easily manage their certifications. To support clinical personnel across Cobb, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties, we also host flexible weekday morning and afternoon skills check-offs at our corporate offices in Alpharetta and Norcross.
For regional hospital groups and emergency medical providers outside of Georgia, Attentive Safety hosts dedicated weekly advanced life support testing days. Our Alabama instructors provide expert clinical oversight on Thursdays at our Montgomery facility on Dexter Avenue and on Fridays at our Birmingham center on SouthBridge Parkway. Tennessee emergency teams, pediatric practices, and critical care units can secure their mandatory credentials during our weekly Wednesday sessions in downtown Chattanooga at our Martin Luther King Boulevard training center. No matter your location or professional shift schedule, Attentive Safety ensures you gain elite hands-on mastery and your 2-year AHA PALS card without delay.
In Georgia, our flagship training center in Marietta at 1640 Powers Ferry Rd SE delivers an extensive schedule 7 days a week with multiple time blocks ranging from 7:00 AM early slots to late 9:00 PM sessions. This helps clinicians from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), Wellstar, and local urgent care networks easily manage their certifications. To support clinical personnel across Cobb, Gwinnett, and Fulton Counties, we also host flexible weekday morning and afternoon skills check-offs at our corporate offices in Alpharetta and Norcross.
For regional hospital groups and emergency medical providers outside of Georgia, Attentive Safety hosts dedicated weekly advanced life support testing days. Our Alabama instructors provide expert clinical oversight on Thursdays at our Montgomery facility on Dexter Avenue and on Fridays at our Birmingham center on SouthBridge Parkway. Tennessee emergency teams, pediatric practices, and critical care units can secure their mandatory credentials during our weekly Wednesday sessions in downtown Chattanooga at our Martin Luther King Boulevard training center. No matter your location or professional shift schedule, Attentive Safety ensures you gain elite hands-on mastery and your 2-year AHA PALS card without delay.
