Lancaster General College - PALS Initial Provider

Please read this page in its entirety as it outlines all PALS Initial Provider pre-class requirements. The class is two days and will begin at 0800 each day, lasting approximately eight hours. There is required work to complete prior to arrival.

This program teaches the knowledge and skills required to be both a team member and a team leader in either an in-hospital or out-of-hospital setting. This class does NOT teach CPR, ECG rhythm identification, PALS pharmacology, or algorithms.

Prerequisites:

Current BLS Card

Required Text:

PALS Provider Manual.
PALS Course Guide.
Student CD.
Books may be purchased from www.mbsdirect.net.
Books may also be borrowed from the Health Sciences Library (located in the James Street Lobby).

PALS Pre-work:

Complete the Precourse Checklist (PDF) and bring the list to class on the first day.
Complete the Precourse Self-Assessments (PDF), print your scores, and bring them to the first class. The assessments consist of three sections: ECG rhythm identification, pharmacology, and practical application. The assessments begin on pages 9, 15, and 28.
Be prepared to pass the child 1-rescuer CPR/AED and infant 1- and 2-rescuer CPR skills tests.

Bring to Class:

PALS Course Guide.
Pen or pencil.

What to Wear to Class:

Loose, comfortable clothing within the LGH dress code.

If you have any questions regarding the above, contact Caroline Althouse, Staff Instructor, at cealthou@lancastergeneralcollege.edu.

Updated 10/15/08