PDP ER 460 - Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Institution:

Boston University

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Description:

Prereq: Advanced Cardiac Life Support. This 16-hour course is designed for pediatricians, house staff, emergency physicians, family physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other health care providers who are responsible for the well-being of infants and children. PALS provides the information needed to recognize infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest. This class reviews information and strategies needed to prevent cardiopulmonary arrest in infants and children and the cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to resuscitate and stabilize infants and children in respiratory failure, shock, or cardiopulmonary arrest. Students who pass course requirements earn a two-year certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Class fee includes required text and materials. cr, either sem.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bu.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 353-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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