Complete Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training through CPR Maryland using blended AHA HeartCode learning and a brief in-person skills session, for healthcare professionals requiring initial certification or renewal.
We provide flexible PALS training that is accepted across the country and follows American Heart Association standards. The course helps healthcare professionals build confidence in caring for infants and children during emergency situations and complete their certification in a clear and straightforward way.
Ideal for those who need complete PALS certification for the first time or renewing an existing certification.
Ideal for Students Who Already Have Online Course Access or need to refresh their hands-on skills.
CPR Maryland helps you earn your AHA-approved PALS certification without disrupting your clinical schedule. Our courses are designed for physicians, nurses, paramedics, and critical care teams who need flexible, convenient training options across Maryland.
You can choose a class that fits your routine, with options including:
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is an advanced, AHA-based training that provides structured, algorithm-driven guidance for managing life-threatening emergencies in infants and children. It emphasizes early recognition of clinical deterioration and rapid intervention in conditions such as respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest. The course also includes pediatric airway management, resuscitation algorithms, post-cardiac arrest care, and weight-based medication dosing specific to children.
PALS applies a systematic approach to pediatric emergency care, helping healthcare providers quickly assess, prioritize, and manage critically ill pediatric patients using standardized protocols.
Builds advanced skills in recognizing and managing pediatric emergencies, including respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest
Strengthens ability to make fast, accurate clinical decisions in high-pressure situations
Improves proficiency in pediatric airway management and emergency resuscitation techniques
Enhances understanding of weight-based medication dosing and age-specific patient assessment
Develops structured teamwork, communication, and leadership during pediatric resuscitation scenarios
Increases confidence in handling critically ill infants and children using standardized AHA protocols
Our AHA-approved PALS course provides specialized, hands-on training that prepares you to assess and manage life-threatening emergencies in critically ill infants and children.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Pediatricians, neonatologists, pediatric nurses, physician assistants, and critical care technicians work in some of the most high-stakes clinical environments in medicine. Pediatric units, neonatal intensive care units, and pediatric intensive care units deal with critically ill infants and children whose conditions can deteriorate rapidly and without much warning. In these settings, the ability to recognize and respond to a life-threatening emergency within seconds is not optional. Maintaining a current PALS certification ensures that every member of the clinical team is prepared to deliver coordinated, evidence-based life support when a young patient needs it most.
Paramedics, EMTs, and emergency responders are the first medically trained individuals to reach critically ill infants and children in the field, often in chaotic and resource-limited conditions far from the support of a hospital team. The decisions made and the interventions delivered in those first minutes on scene have a direct and measurable impact on patient outcomes. Holding a valid PALS credential is a core requirement of this professional role, reflecting the advanced level of pediatric life support knowledge and skill that pre-hospital providers are expected to bring to every call involving a critically ill child.
Nursing students, medical students, and allied health trainees completing clinical rotations in pediatric, emergency, or critical care settings in Maryland are entering environments where life-threatening situations involving infants and children are a routine part of the clinical day. Before working directly with young patients in those settings, trainees are typically required to obtain PALS certification as a condition of their placement. That requirement reflects the level of preparedness that clinical training programs and hospital facilities expect from every individual who steps onto a pediatric or critical care floor, regardless of where they are in their professional education.
Physicians, registered nurses, and acute care providers working in emergency rooms and trauma centers regularly receive pediatric patients in critical condition, and the speed and accuracy of their response in those first moments is everything. Emergency and acute care environments move fast, cases are complex, and the margin for error is extremely small. Maintaining current advanced life support qualifications is a standard requirement for clinical staff in these settings, and PALS certification gives emergency and acute care teams the structured framework and practiced skills to manage pediatric resuscitation with precision and confidence.
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physicians, physician assistants, medical assistants, hospital technicians, phlebotomists, and patient care technicians working across clinical and hospital environments interact with patients at every level of acuity throughout the course of a single shift. In facilities that treat pediatric populations, the expectation that clinical staff can respond competently to a pediatric emergency is built into the fabric of workplace safety standards and professional compliance requirements. Maintaining a current PALS certification ensures that hospital and clinical staff across all roles are equipped with the knowledge and practiced skills to support a pediatric resuscitation team and contribute meaningfully when a young patient’s life is on the line.
Every course follows the latest American Heart Association guidelines, ensuring your certification meets the standards of hospitals, pediatric units, and healthcare employers across Maryland and the United States.
Your AHA PALS eCard is valid nationwide, meeting the certification requirements of hospitals, healthcare organizations, and licensing boards in every state.
Your official AHA PALS Provider eCard is issued immediately after you complete your coursework successfully. No waiting, no delays, just instant access to your certification.
Our flexible approach ensures you get certified without disrupting your professional commitments. Complete the online portion at your own pace, then attend a focused in-person skills session at a location near you.
Once enrolled, you have full access to all course materials, allowing you to review and revisit content as many times as needed before your skills session.
With unlimited attempts and real-time feedback, every student leaves fully certified and confident in their PALS skills.
Get all essential details about your PALS certification, including course format, validity period, compliance standards, and how your certification is issued.
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Critical situations require confident, trained responders. Stay prepared with our flexible scheduling and convenient training options. Earn your AHA-approved PALS certification today.
PALS certification is required for healthcare professionals who manage critically ill infants and children, including pediatricians, emergency physicians, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, respiratory therapists, and critical care providers.
Your AHA PALS certification is valid for two years from the date of issue.
Yes, your AHA PALS eCard is recognized and accepted at every hospital, clinic, and healthcare facility across Maryland and the United States.
Yes, CPR Maryland offers PALS renewal classes for healthcare professionals whose certification is about to expire.
The online PALS course is accessible on any device, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. You can log in anytime and resume your course.
Our support team is available to assist you with any technical issues, course access questions, or certification concerns. Reach out to us directly, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
