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2007 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Schedule

PALS Provider (2-days) and PALS Renewal (1-day) courses are offered through Inova HealthSource. These programs present a standardized approach towards pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiac care based on American Heart Association guidelines. These courses incorporate didactic sessions, interactive scenarios with instruction, and evaluation. The course includes identification of the infant/child at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest, strategies for prevention of cardiopulmonary arrest in infants/children, and techniques for resuscitation and stabilization of infants/children with respiratory failure, shock and cardiopulmonary arrest. Continuing education credits are offered. Course prerequisites: proficiency required in CPR according to the 2005 guidelines (newest guidelines). Classes are held at Telestar Court.

To Register call Inova HealthSource at 703-204-3366. There is a fee for this course; food is provided. If this course is an Inova work requirement, please obtain a general ledger (GL) number from your PCD before registering. A map, course agenda, Handbook of Emergency Cardiovascular Care, and PALS book (with pretest) will be included in your registration packet.

PALS Provider Classes – Classes are all day – specific times to be determined (agenda will be sent with course materials)

• Jan. 24 & 25 (Wed. & Thurs.)
• Feb. 7 & 8 (Wed. & Thurs.)
• March 14 & 15 (Wed. & Thurs.)
• May 15 & 16 (Tues. & Wed.)
• June 14 & 15 (Thurs. & Fri.)

• Aug. 1 & 2 (Wed. & Thurs.)
• Sept. 19 & 20 ( Wed. & Thurs.)
• Nov. 7 & 8 (Wed. & Thurs.)
• Dec. 4 & 5 (Tues. and Wed.)

PALS Renewal Classes - Classes are all day – specific times to be determined (agenda will be sent with course materials)

• Jan 10 (Wed.)
• April 17 (Tues.)
• May 31 (Thurs.)

• July 12 (Thurs.)
• Aug. 23 (Thurs.)
• Sept. 6 (Thurs.)
• Oct. 3 (Wed.)
• Nov. 15 (Thurs.)

WEATHER INFORMATION

For Inova HealthSource Programs/Classes

If you need information about class cancellations due to inclement weather or an area emergency, please call 703-208-2522.

To reschedule your Inova HealthSource class, please call 703-204-3366 the following business day between 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Click here for the policy regarding transfers, cancellations and refunds, in PDF format.

Cancellation decisions for classes being held in the Arlington, Alexandria, Falls Church and Fairfax County areas are based on Fairfax County Public School cancellation policies. Cancellation decisions for classes being held in the Loudoun County area are based on Loudoun County Public School cancellation policies.