This course provides students with theory and simulated case studies in pediatric care. Content
areas include recognition of pediatric pre-arrest conditions; shock, basic life support, oxygenation and
airway control, newborn resuscitation, essentials in pediatric resuscitation, dysrhythmia recognition and
management, vascular access, and use of medications. The course is taught in accordance with national
standards and requires specific student competencies. Students successfully completing this course will
receive appropriate documentation of course completion.
Prerequisites
LPN, RN, EMT-Intermediate, or Paramedic status or program approval
