PALS Certification Classes – Pediatric Advanced Life Support (AHA) | Tallahassee, FL
Our American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification classes are designed for healthcare professionals who manage critical care for infants and children. Learn to recognize and treat pediatric respiratory and cardiac emergencies using a systematic, team-based approach.
Choose from in-person or blended HeartCode® PALS options and receive your same-day AHA eCard upon successful completion.
Same-day eCard • Two-year AHA certification • Instructor-led and blended options
Why Choose PALS with Florida Health Science Consulting?
- ✅ Same-Day AHA PALS eCard issued after course completion
- ✅ Blended and In-Person Formats to fit your schedule
- ✅ Meets Hospital Credentialing Standards and AHA guidelines
- ✅ Led by Physician-Instructors & Emergency Clinicians
- ✅ Interactive, real-world pediatric emergency scenarios
- ✅ Weekend & weekday options in Tallahassee
- ✅ Easy online booking with instant confirmation
PALS Quick Facts
- Provider: American Heart Association (AHA)
- Certification Length: 2 years
- Format: In-person or HeartCode® PALS blended learning
- Audience: Providers caring for infants and children in emergency or critical care settings
Who Should Take PALS?
This course is recommended for:
- Pediatricians, emergency physicians, and hospitalists
- Emergency department and pediatric ICU staff
- Paramedics, RNs, respiratory therapists, and advanced practice providers
- Medical and nursing students entering pediatric or emergency rotations
- Any healthcare provider involved in pediatric advanced life support
What the PALS Course Covers
PALS focuses on the early recognition and management of pediatric emergencies using a systematic, team-based approach.
- ✔️ Pediatric assessment & early recognition of respiratory and cardiac arrest
- ✔️ High-quality CPR for infants and children
- ✔️ Pediatric airway management and ventilation
- ✔️ Pediatric rhythm recognition and defibrillation
- ✔️ Management of shock, respiratory failure, and arrhythmias
- ✔️ Effective team dynamics and communication
- ✔️ Post-resuscitation stabilization
PALS Course Format Options
1. In-Person PALS Certification
Classroom-based PALS training from start to finish at our Tallahassee training center. Ideal for learners who want comprehensive, instructor-led training with hands-on practice.
- Instructor-led lectures, skills practice, and pediatric scenarios
- Team-based simulations of pediatric respiratory and cardiac emergencies
- Great for initial PALS students or those who haven’t taken PALS recently
2. Blended HeartCode® PALS
Complete the AHA HeartCode® PALS online module at your own pace, then attend a shorter, focused skills session for in-person assessment and practice.
- Part 1: HeartCode® PALS online (AHA eLearning)
- Parts 2 & 3: In-person skills practice and testing with an instructor
- Ideal for experienced pediatric providers and busy clinicians
Note: For the blended format, you must complete HeartCode® PALS before your skills session and bring your completion certificate.
Class Calendar & Registration
View upcoming PALS initial and renewal classes and reserve your seat online.
Limited seats available. Early registration is recommended.
What You’ll Receive
- AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider eCard upon completion (valid for 2 years)
- Access to the PALS Provider Manual (digital or printed, depending on course option)
- Instructor-led skills practice and scenario-based testing
- Guided feedback on pediatric assessment, rhythms, and interventions
- Confidence to manage real pediatric emergencies in your clinical setting
Training Location
Florida Health Science Consulting
2507 Callaway Road, Suite 205
Tallahassee, FL 32303
We proudly serve pediatric and emergency providers throughout the Tallahassee region and surrounding areas. On-site PALS training for groups may be available upon request.
PALS FAQs
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Ready to Get PALS Certified?
Advance your pediatric emergency care skills and meet your hospital or credentialing requirements.
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