Train With Real Healthcare Instructors. Trusted by Hospitals Across Southern California. Critical Care Education offers American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) courses to students, nurses, and licensed healthcare professionals in Fontana, CA and surrounding areas. PALS training focuses on the systematic approach to pediatric assessment, effective resuscitation, and team-based emergency response for infants and children. This course is required for those working in pediatric emergency departments, intensive care units (PICUs), and other advanced pediatric care settings.
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WHY TAKE THIS COURSE
Every second counts when treating a critically ill or injured child. PALS training equips you to assess pediatric patients, recognize respiratory and cardiac emergencies, and respond with evidence-based interventions — all guided by the latest American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Pediatric Advanced Life Support.
“This course is designed for healthcare professionals who care for infants and children — no fluff, just the essential pediatric assessment, teamwork, and emergency response skills you'll use on the job.”
WHO SHOULD ENROLL
This course is ideal for healthcare providers who respond to pediatric emergencies:
Pediatric and emergency room nurses (RNs)
Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) working with children
EMS professionals and paramedics who respond to pediatric calls
Physicians, residents, and medical interns in pediatric or emergency rotations
Students in healthcare training programs that involve pediatric care
 COVERS
Pediatric Assessment Triangle – Evaluate appearance, work of breathing, and circulation
Systematic Approach – Primary, secondary, and ongoing assessments of infants and children
Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Algorithm – Management of asystole, PEA, VTach, and VFib
Role clarity and leadership during pediatric emergencies
Closed-loop communication and feedback within resuscitation teams
Team-based interventions in respiratory failure, shock, and cardiac arrest scenarios
Medication indications and dosing for children (e.g., epinephrine, adenosine, amiodarone)
Weight-based calculations and administration routes for pediatric patients
Bag-mask ventilation, oral/nasal airways, and advanced airway placement in pediatric patients
Recognition and treatment of upper and lower airway obstructions, including bronchiolitis and croup
Identification of hypovolemic, distributive, cardiogenic, and obstructive shock in children
Fluid resuscitation, vasopressors, and monitoring during shock management
Post-arrest stabilization and oxygenation goals for pediatric patients
Management of sepsis, trauma, congenital heart conditions, and electrolyte imbalances
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Critical Care Education offers PALS training from our Fontana location to students and healthcare providers across the Inland Empire and High Desert.
Why Choose PALS Training at Critical Care Education?
At Critical Care Education, our PALS training equips you with the confidence and skills needed to respond to pediatric emergencies with clarity and speed. Taught by experienced pediatric and emergency care professionals, our course focuses on real-life scenarios — not just memorization. Whether you’re renewing or getting certified for the first time, you’ll receive expert-led instruction in a supportive environment. We are an authorized American Heart Association training provider proudly serving Fontana, CA and surrounding areas.
What Sets Us Apart:
Real-World Instructors – Taught by pediatric-focused nurses and EMS professionals
Hands-On Pediatric Scenarios – Focused on respiratory, shock, and cardiac interventions
Time-Sensitive Training – Designed for busy healthcare professionals
Same-Day Certification – Receive your AHA PALS eCard upon course completion
Guaranteed to Pass – We support your success every step of the way
PLEASE SELECT A CLASS TO FIND PALS TRAINING NEAR YOU