PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course

The American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course is based on science evidence from the 2005 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. The goal of the PALS course is to aid the pediatric healthcare provider in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to efficiently and effectively manage critically ill infants and children, resulting in improved outcomes. Skills taught include recognition and treatment of infants and children at risk for cardiopulmonary arrest; the systematic approach to pediatric assessment; effective respiratory management; defibrillation and synchronized cardioversion; intraosseous access and fluid bolus administration; and effective resuscitation team dynamics.

This class is intended for pediatricians, emergency physicians, family physicians, physician assistants, nurses, nurse practitioners, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers who initiate and direct advanced life support in pediatric emergencies.

This month's EMS training centers around North Oldham's new fire/rescue boat. So the topics for the month are fresh water drownings and water rescue drowning. Included will be an orientation to the new boat. All trainings will be instructed by Major Todd Early and Lt. Colonel Don Dahl.

The trainings will be Wednesday April 29 from 9 AM to 12PM and again on the same day at 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM.

Captain Bobbi Nelson will be teaching Adult Heartsaver CPR classes on the dates listed below. All classes are from 9:00 AM to 1:30. You can schedule a class online. We also provide CPR training at your workplace, church or school. Just give Capt. Nelson a call at (502) 22207250.

Saturday, April 25th

Saturday, May 30th

Saturday, June 27th

Saturday, July 25th