PALS Instructor Course
Elevate your healthcare training career with the American Heart Association’s Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Instructor Course offered by Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training. This instructor-led course is designed for healthcare professionals who are ready to take the next step and teach pediatric emergency response to others in clinical and prehospital settings.
Why Become a PALS Instructor?
As a certified PALS Instructor, you’ll be authorized to lead life-saving courses for other medical professionals, helping improve pediatric care outcomes in critical situations. Our program is ideal for experienced providers who want to share their knowledge while advancing their professional credentials.
Course Overview
- Course Fee: $600
(Payment must be received at least 24 hours in advance.) - Schedule: Offered 7 days a week at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
- Location: Available at our training centers in Marietta, Doraville, and additional select locations
- Course Length: Approximately 7 hours
- Format: Blended Learning (Online + In-Person)
What’s Included
- AHA PALS Instructor Essentials Online Course access
- Instructor-led in-person training session
- Hands-on practice with real-time feedback
- Monitoring and mentorship support
- Certificate of completion and pathway to instructor certification
Course Delivery
This course follows a blended learning model:
- Step 1: Complete the AHA PALS Instructor Essentials Online course
- Covers instructor responsibilities, testing protocols, remediation, and course management
- Approx. 1 hour to complete
- Step 2: Attend the In-Person Instructor Training Session
- Focuses on teaching techniques, hands-on skills evaluation, and facilitation strategies
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PALS Instructor Course, candidates must:
- Hold a current AHA PALS Provider card
- Demonstrate proficiency in all PALS skills
- Be accepted by an AHA Training Center and have a completed Instructor Candidate Application on file
- Complete the Instructor Essentials Online Course and bring a printed certificate
- Successfully complete an instructor monitoring session within 6 months of the course
Certification & Monitoring
After completing the course, instructor candidates must be monitored teaching a live PALS course to finalize certification. Additional monitoring may be required at the discretion of the Training Center Coordinator.
Ready to Lead Pediatric Emergency Training?
Take the next step in your healthcare education journey. Register now for the PALS Instructor Course with Attentive Safety and become part of the mission to improve pediatric emergency outcomes nationwide.