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The completely redesigned American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support course gives healthcare professionals the knowledge and skills to better recognize and treat critically ill infants and children. The course is designed for healthcare providers who either direct or participate in the resuscitation of an infant or child, whether in or out of the hospital. 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. The course uses a scenario-based, team approach to teach pediatric emergency management of pediatric patients approaching or already in respiratory or cardiac arrest. The course covers treatment beyond the first few emergency minutes and goes through stabilizing patients or transport phases of a pediatric emergency, in or out of the hospital. During this online course, the student reviews video-based lessons, simulation, and participate in 12 core cases. Once the student completes the online component, they must come to campus and complete skills practice and skills testing with an instructor.

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Emergency Medical Training Professionals

Emergency Medical Training Professionals is an allied health training and educational facility in Lexington, Kentucky. It prepares people for emergency medical services and allied health fields, including Emergency Medical Technician, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Behavioral Health Technician training. The school’s mission centers on lifelong education, workforce development, workplace and higher-education success, and preparation of knowledgeable, compassionate healthcare professionals. Instruction is described as specialized, ethical, and practical, with attention to patient care and student preparedness. The institution also provides American Heart Association courses and online or hybrid education options for some offerings. Its programs include both clinical and administrative pathways within healthcare, along with continuing education and certification-focused courses for emergency and allied health personnel.

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