EMT221

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Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Emergency Medical TechnologyAllied Health

General

Subject code

EMT

Course Number

221

Course Title

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Semester Offered

Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

Proof of current American Heart Association (BLS Healthcare Provider) CPR card or American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer) CPR card AND current AZ Certification or Licensure at the Paramedic/RN level or above (PA-C, NP-C, MD, DO, etc.) or current Certification or Licensure at the Paramedic/RN level or above (PA-C, NP-C, MD, DO etc.) from another state or territory, or Current Enrollment in a Paramedic or Nursing (RN) Program.

Activity

Course Fee(s)

Yes

Fee Amount

40.00

Description

This course is designed to provide core information necessary to prepare students to pass American Heart Association’s PALS Provider course. The content is focused on the key concepts of advanced cardiac life support including ethical considerations in cardiac resuscitation. The student should have EKG interpretation skills and a current BLS CPR card.