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Gain the confidence, clinical judgment, and team-based skills needed to recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies. Our instructor-led PALS programs prepare healthcare professionals to care for critically ill and injured infants and children when every second matters.
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The Canadian Heart Association has helped healthcare professionals across Canada strengthen their pediatric assessment, intervention, communication, and resuscitation skills.
Most healthcare professionals encounter pediatric emergencies less frequently than adult emergencies. When a critically ill or injured child requires intervention, providers must rapidly assess, recognize deterioration, and initiate life-saving treatment.
Many healthcare professionals feel anxious when caring for critically ill children. Differences in anatomy, physiology, medication dosing, and communication can make pediatric emergencies feel especially challenging.
Children experiencing medical emergencies deserve healthcare professionals who can recognize problems early, intervene appropriately, and work together to deliver exceptional care.
We understand that pediatric emergencies can be some of the most stressful and emotionally challenging situations healthcare professionals face.
The Canadian Heart Association has helped healthcare professionals across Canada strengthen their pediatric assessment, intervention, communication, and resuscitation skills through engaging instructor-led education.
Choose the course format and date that works best for your schedule.
Participate in realistic pediatric scenarios, interactive discussions, and instructor-led case reviews.
Return to practice with greater confidence recognizing and managing pediatric emergencies.
Identify signs of respiratory distress, respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac compromise before they become life-threatening.
Build confidence caring for critically ill and injured infants and children.
Develop communication techniques that improve performance during pediatric emergencies.
Learn structured approaches to assessing and prioritizing pediatric patients.
Understand treatment priorities and evidence-informed pediatric interventions.
Support earlier recognition, timely intervention, and improved pediatric care.
Emergency, pediatric, critical care, neonatal, and acute care nurses.
Family physicians, pediatricians, emergency physicians, and hospitalists.
Medical residents requiring pediatric emergency training.
Advanced practice providers caring for pediatric populations.
Primary Care, Advanced Care, and Critical Care Paramedics.
Professionals involved in pediatric airway and respiratory management.
Students preparing for pediatric clinical practice.
Participate in a fully interactive instructor-led learning experience from anywhere. No travel required Same certification Real-time interaction Small group learning
Learn alongside peers in a traditional classroom setting. Face-to-face instruction Group collaboration Structured learning environment Hands-on engagement
Customized education for healthcare organizations and pediatric teams. Flexible scheduling Team-focused learning Consistent organizational training Cost-effective delivery
Canadian Heart Association
Our pediatric emergency education programs support the ongoing learning needs of healthcare professionals and are recognized by healthcare organizations and employers across Canada.
Utilize the BLS, Primary, and Secondary Assessments.
Understand the importance of high-quality BLS, including emphasizing early chest compressions and integrating early defibrillation.
Recognize and manage pediatric patients experiencing a respiratory event.
Recognize and manage pediatric patients experiencing a shock event.
Recognize and manage pediatric patients experiencing an arrhythmia event.
Recognize and manage pediatric patients experiencing a cardiac arrest until termination of resuscitation efforts or transfer of care.
Manage a pediatric patient who obtains a return of spontaneous circulation.
Understand the importance of effective communication as a team member or team leader.
Evaluate your team’s resuscitative efforts during a cardiac arrest utilizing a continuous assessment of CPR quality, monitoring the patient’s physiologic response, and delivering real-time feedback to your team
Recognize the impact and importance of team dynamics on overall team performance.
Discuss how the use of a rapid response team or medical emergency team may improve pediatric patient outcomes.
During the Canadian Heart Association’s PALS program, you will be given access to an integrated online evaluation system. It is through the use of this system that you will be evaluated. Evaluation happens in real-time with the program. You can access the system using your own smartphone or computer. Through the use of this interactive evaluation system, we can guarantee that you will successfully complete the program and earn your PALS Provider Certificate.
Yes. Both initial and renewal pathways are available.
No. The same certification is issued regardless of delivery format.
All PALS programs are delivered live by experienced instructors.
A desktop or laptop computer with internet access, webcam, and microphone.
Certification requirements may vary depending on employer and regulatory requirements.
Yes. Private group training is available throughout Canada.
Pediatric emergencies are uncommon, but when they happen, every second counts. Build the confidence, knowledge, and teamwork skills needed to provide exceptional care when children need it most.
Trusted by healthcare teams and partners across Canada.
