PACTS for Life & PALS Certification
Whether you’re seeking your initial PACTS for Life/PALS Provider certification or re-certification, the PACTS for Life/PALS courses are the best source for health care training in the advanced emergency care of children. The following courses are combined to offer health care providers the latest most comprehensive curriculum available.
PACTS for Life
PACTS (Pediatric Advanced Cardiorespiratory and Trauma Support) for Life was created by Anthony Scalzo, MD, in conjunction with staff at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.
PALS
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is the result of a collaboration between the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- October 6, 2023 at St. Charles County Ambulance District – St. Peters
- November 3, 2023 at SSM Health Simulation & Training Center – Smizer Mill / Fenton
- November 17, 2023 at SSM Health Simulation & Training Center – Smizer Mill / Fenton
Note: When completing the registration process, please use your personal email address for best results.
- October 5-6, 2023 at St. Charles County Ambulance District – St. Peters
- November 2-3, 2023 at SSM Health Simulation & Training Center – Smizer Mill / Fenton
- November 16-17, 2023 at SSM Health Simulation & Training Center – Smizer Mill / Fenton
Note: When completing the registration process, please use your personal email address for best results.
Course Locations
Saint Louis University Learning Resource Center
3544 Hickory Street
St. Louis, MO 63104
SSM Health Simulation & Training Center
1345 Smizer Mill Road
Fenton, MO 63026
St. Charles County Ambulance District
2000 Salt River Road
St. Peters, MO 63376
Contact the PACTS for Life/PALS Office
For registration assistance, questions or concerns, contact the PACTS for Life/PALS office at 314-577-5385 or email us.
Updates
American Heart Association PALS Guidelines Update
Because cardiovascular and respiratory care is a dynamic science, guidelines are periodically changed to reflect the most recent studies. The present PALS course textbooks are in the process of being updated with the new AHA guidelines. However, the PACTS/PALS courses cover these new recommendations now.
You can also visit the American Heart Association’s PALS webpage to access further information.