The PALS Instructor Course is designed to develop proficiency in teaching a PALS provider course.  The PALS instructor course will introduce the instructor candidate to adult teaching theory including a case based method of teaching.

Validation:

Participants who complete the class will receive an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support instructor card.  The card is valid for a two-year period.  Participants will also receive documentation of appropriate continuing medical education credit.  This course is approved for Nursing, Physician, Pharmacy, AANA and EMS credit.

Course Length:

Provider course- Two days (12 to 16 hours)

Course objectives:

I. How to make effective presentations of PALS information and materials.

II. How to function as the leader and participant in all components of a PALS provider course.

III. Know how to set up and use educational presentation tools including

·35-mm slide projectors

·Computer-based video projectors

·Overhead transparency projectors

·Posters and flip charts

·Single-sheet handouts

IV.  How to create, present, and lead the teaching modules:

·Case-based scenarios

·Case discussion

·Skills instruction and evaluation

·Practice stations

·Remediation stations

·Written annotated examination  

V.  Understand the educational philosophy of the PALS program