--All Portland-area PALS class except the May 2012 classes will be held at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center. The May
classes this year will be held at the Tigard Courtyard Marriot. (Click here for map and directions.)--
Registration form, 2012 (*Providence employees should use this form as well)List of future classes, with availability, and emails for coordinators of most traveling classes.Preparation Information (Microsoft Word document)Supplemental MaterialsPretestBook borrowing policyCancellation policyProvider class schedule (Microsoft Word document)Update class schedule (Microsoft Word document)Frequently asked questions
PALS was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of
Pediatrics to train healthcare providers who may need to resuscitate children. It focuses on
recognition and initial care of unstable pediatric patients, but also covers the management of
children who have already suffered arrest. Dr. Cynthia Cristofani brought PALS to Oregon in 1989, shortly after it was developed, and
she has directed this PALS program since then. We have tried hard to offer an enjoyable and
informative program; all of our faculty have a wealth of pediatric experience, and we
continually adapt the course to reflect both the latest science and the needs of our students. We
have developed PALS variants for outpatient practitioners and prehospital caregivers. Our
courses are largely taught in small groups, and are fairly low-key despite the subject matter, in
order to minimize stress and enhance learning. Our program is not currently a subsidiary of any hospital. We have long maintained an
affiliation with the non-profit Oregon Research and Education Foundation, and we are now
accredited for CME and CEU credit by Providence Health System.
We welcome questions or comments about our program, this website, etc. You can email us at
pals@pediatricfocus.org, or leave voicemail at 503-662-3383. Registrations can be faxed to the
same number, or mailed to: PALS
PO BOX 8553
PORTLAND OR 97207-8553 Thank you and good luck. We hope you are having an enjoyable winter.
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