Daviess Community Hospital to Offer PALS Certification Class

Daviess Community Hospital (DCH) is offering a Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training course for new healthcare professionals needing certification September 24-25 from 9am-5:30pm at Daviess Community Hospital, 1314 E. Walnut St., Washington, IN 47501.Developed by the American Heart Association, our Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification course provides essential training in recognizing and responding to pediatric emergencies, including respiratory failure, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest.Class Cost: $200. No cost for DCH employees.These courses are open to healthcare professionals, including:

• Physicians
• Nurses
• Paramedics
• Respiratory therapists
• Other medical staff requiring PALS certification

PALS training provides healthcare professionals with the critical skills needed to respond to pediatric medical emergencies. The course emphasizes team-based resuscitation protocols and ensures providers are prepared to deliver lifesaving care to infants and children in high-risk situations.To register, visit cpr.heart.org. All students must pick up a book and complete the pretest before attending class, and bring their certificate to class.For more information, contact Jennifer Shaw, RN, at (812) 254-2760, ext. 1147.