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APLS vs PALS
APLS/PALS Comparison
Characteristic | APLS The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Course | PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) |
Course Sponsor | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) | American Heart Association (AHA) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) |
Intended audience | Geared to the physician level | Intended for the healthcare provider |
Length | 16 hours. Classes are usually expanded with optional lectures and an additional trauma track | 16 hours |
Taught by | AAP/ACEP approved Course Director and selected faculty | AHA PALS Instructor |
Chapters in Text | 1. An approach to the seriously ill child + Recognition of Respiratory Failure and Shock | 1. The Chain of Survival and Emergency Medical Services for Children
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Course format | Lectures, small group case presentations and discussions, and skill stations. | One lecture, small group discussions, skill practice, case studies, videos. |
Course Completion | Participants who attend entire course receive a certificate of attendance. CME credits may be offered if the course is sponsored by an ACCME accredited organization. | Participants who successfully complete skill and written evaluations receive the PALS provider card. |
Renewal | APLS Course Completion Card is optional (valid for 4-years). APLS Steering Committee recommends that all physicians who treat pediatric patients attend an APLS Course once every 4-years. | Course completion card valid for 2 years. Renewal course is approximately 4 hours. |
For more information contact: | American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) at 800/433-9016 ext 4195 or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) at 800/798-1822 ext 3292 | Local American Heart Association Training Center (TC). www.americanheart.org. |