MedExcel USA, Inc is a leader in providing speakers for conference and lectures and provides PALS and ACLS classes.

Please note that all educational classes are now performed off-site by Mobile Life.

These courses are conducted based on AHA Guidelines for Pediatric & Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. The teaching format provides an emphasis on case-based teaching rather than a subject-based approach. Although a copy of a current card is not required, all participants must be current and proficient in Pediatric BLS or BCLS, and will be evaluated for their skills during the course. It is imperative that participants prepare for the course.

First time PALS/ACLS participants OR providers who have passed the recommended 2 year recertification period are required to take both days of the course.

Recertification candidates are expected to be current and proficient in PALS/ACLS and provide a copy of their current card with registration. They will be evaluated on their PALS/ACLS skills.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course Learning Objectives:
* State the risk factors associated with coronary artery disease
* State the essential resuscitation and post-resuscitation treatment modalities used for:
– Ventricular fibrillation
– Pulseless ventricular tachycardia
– Asystole
– Pulseless electrical activity
– Tachydysrhythmias
– Bradydysrhythmias
– Acute coronary syndrome
– Acute ischemic stroke

Demonstrate the following techniques and procedures:
– Bag-valve-mask application
– Endotracheal tube insertion
– Laryngeal mask airway insertion
– Combi-tube insertion
– Defibrillation
– Synchronized cardio version
– External pacemaker operation
– One and two person artificial ventilation and closed chest compressions

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course Learning Objectives:
* State the relationship of the chain of survival and EMS for children
* Define respiratory failure as it pertains to infants and children
* Define shock as it pertains to infants and children
* List the components of rapid cardiopulmonary assessment
* Describe and demonstrate the ABCs of CPR for infants and children
* Describe the anatomical and physiologic difference between the infant/child respiratory system and the adult respiratory system
* Discuss the principles of acute fluid resuscitation for circulatory shock and select the appropriate resuscitation fluids for the infant/child
* Discuss the pharmacology of medications for cardiac arrest and their indications for treatment an infant/child in cardiac arrest
* Recognize and describe common dysrhythmias associated with sick infants/children
* Describe the initial approach to assessment and stabilization of the post-arrest infant/child in preparation for transport to a tertiary facility

Demonstrate the following techniques and procedures:
– Bag-valve mask application
– Endotracheal tube insertion
– Laryngeal mask airway insertion
– Defibrillation
– Synchronized cardio version
– Intraosseous vascular access
– One and two person artificial ventilation and closed chest compressions

Required reading for Provider and Recertification Course:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Textbook OR Advanced Support Textbook

*Please note that all educational classes are now performed off-site by Mobile Life. For more information on dates, costs and registration; please contact our office directly.