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Nursing Course Calendar

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) 2-Day Provider Course #12

WHEN

Monday, December 13 & Tuesday, December 14

8:00AM - 4:30PM

WHERE

Childrens Hospital Campus

Page Conference Room/Weingart Auditorium

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) two-day course is designed for physicians, registered nurses, medical students, paramedics, and respiratory therapists working in acute care hospital settings.  This course teaches the recognition and management of cardiac arrest, shock, and resuscitation to infants and children.  This PALS Course is based upon the recommendations set by the American Heart Association.

2010 Certification Schedule

January 25 & 26                     July 29 & 30

February 15 & 16                   August 18 & 19

March 11 & 12                       September 16 & 17

April 1 & 2                             October 25 & 26

May 17 & 18                          November 11 & 12

June 29 & 30                          December 13 & 14

COURSE MATERIALS

 

The loaner texts, AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual 2006, AHA PALS Course Guide 2006, and PALS Student CD may be picked up from your Manager.  Books and study packets can be picked up approximately one month prior to class and no less than one week before class. If materials are not picked up at least one week in advance, participants will forfeit attendance to class and will need to reschedule to attend at a later date. Community participants must purchase their own books per AHA policyParticipants are responsible for reviewing materials prior to the class.  Loaner texts must be returned in good condition the day of class. Participants are responsible for the cost of the text if it is not returned or returned in poor condition. Textbooks are available for purchase through the Education Coordinator.
 

Prerequisites and preparation

 

The following knowledge and skills are required for the successful completion of this course.
  • BLS skills.
  • Reading and interpreting basic ECG rhythm strips.
  • Knowledge of basic PALS pharmacology.
  • Evaluating a seriously ill or injured child using the systematic approach to pediatric assessment outlined in the PALS provider manual.

Participant must bring copy of their current BLS card. 

Students who have not studied and prepared for this course will be rescheduled into another class to allow them adequate preparation for successful completion of the class.

 

Class attendance

 

Be courteous and on time. It is disruptive to other students and instructors and difficult for late students to catch up once the class starts. Students are expected to attend and participate in the entire course. You will not be allowed to attend the class if you are late 20 minutes or more.
 

C.E. credit

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 183, for 15.0 contact hours.

Registration

Please select a class date above and complete the registration form. If using a credit card, submit the registration form and phone in your credit card number to (323) 361-5962. If paying by check, please print the registration form, attach your check made payable to CHLA dated for the date of the class, and mail to: 

ATTN: Lillian Hernandez

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

4650 Sunset Blvd. MS#74

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Registrations are confirmed only if fee is provided with registration form.

CLASS LIMIT:  24 participants

Course Fee:

CHLA employees: contact your unit/department manager for price
 

Community participants: $200 registration fee for community healthcare provider.
Community participants must purchase their own books. Detailed information provided under course materials.
 
Textbook fee: $35
 

Refund policy

For a Full Refund:

  • You must cancel your pre-paid registration five (5) business days prior to the class to receive a full refund
  • If Childrens Hospital Los Angeles cancels a program, a full refund will be granted
  • Registration fees will be refunded within three weeks after notification

Partial Refunds

  • For cancellations made less than five (5) business days prior to the date of the course, a 50% refund will be given
  • Registration fees will be refunded within three weeks after notification

No Refund

  • If a registered participant does not show up for class, no refund will be given
  • Payment for textbooks are non-refundable

Course Cancellations

  • Classes are subject to change and/or cancellation on short notice 
  • Class registrants will be notified (by mail, phone or email) of any cancellations

Parking

 

Hospital Self-Parking

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for $7 per day
There are no in-and-out privileges on the same ticket. 

Main Visitor Parking Garage

Our main visitor parking is located beneath the main hospital building at 4650 Sunset Boulevard (near the intersection of Sunset & Vermont).  Parking in the hospital's main Visitor Parking Garage is limited.   The main Garage fills by 9:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.   

RATES FOR MAIN VISITOR PARKING

TIME PERIOD

CHARGE

First 30 Minutes Free
First Hour $2.00
Each additional 30 minutes $1.00
Maximum (after 3 1/2 hours) $7.00

Across From the Hospital

Additional parking is located at 4551 Sunset Blvd, 1/2 block East of Rodney.  This structure's entrance is on the north side of Sunset Blvd.  This lot is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM through 6:00 PM.  Rates for this parking garage is a flat rate of $5.00 

Coordinator

Lillian Hernandez (323) 361-5962