American Heart Association Training Center

American Heart Association Training Center

PALS Course

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Note: You can add more courses to your registration though, by clicking “Add More Courses” on the checkout/registration page

AHA PALS Course In Your Location

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We offer the AHA PALS course at locations across Maryland, Washington D.C., Delaware, and Virginia. This course provides the necessary skills to manage pediatric medical emergencies like pediatric CPR, AED use, and airway management.

 

You’ll train with certified instructors in a small group, ensuring hands-on practice and individual guidance. The course covers adult, child, and infant resuscitation techniques, and provides a complete understanding of responding to pediatric emergencies.

What’s Included in the PALS Course

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Our PALS course teaches advanced life-saving skills needed in pediatric emergencies. The course covers essential topics that prepare you to respond confidently and effectively to pediatric emergencies, such as:

  1. Pediatric Assessment and Recognition: Learn the Pediatric Assessment Triangle to quickly recognize life-threatening conditions in infants and children, such as respiratory failure, shock, or cardiac arrest.

  2. High-Quality Pediatric CPR: PALS teaches high-quality CPR techniques that are adapted for children. You’ll learn how to perform chest compressions and rescue breathing for children of all ages.

  3. Defibrillation and AED Use: AEDs are crucial for saving children in cardiac arrest. This course covers the proper use of AEDs for children and infants, including pad placement and defibrillation protocols.

  4. Advanced Airway Management: Learn the proper techniques for airway management, including advanced methods for maintaining an open airway in pediatric patients.

  5. Teamwork and Communication in Emergencies: Effective teamwork is essential during emergencies. You’ll practice communication and collaboration with other responders to ensure the best outcome for the patient.

  6. Post-Resuscitation Care: After an emergency, providing ongoing care is essential. You’ll be trained on post-resuscitation stabilization techniques, helping ensure the child’s vital signs are monitored and managed effectively.

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Why Choose Us for Your PALS Training?

We understand that healthcare professionals need flexibility. Our PALS courses allow you to start online, at your own pace, and then complete the skills portion in person. Learn when it’s convenient for you, and then practice with real instructors who can answer your questions.

Our instructors have spent years working hands-on in pediatric care, managing everything from routine check-ups to critical emergencies. Their deep understanding of children’s health means the training goes beyond theory — it’s grounded in experience. You’ll finish the course feeling confident, capable, and ready to respond when it matters most.

Our PALS training is trusted by pediatricians, nurses, EMTs, and paramedics. With a consistent track record of high satisfaction, we’re committed to your success in managing pediatric emergencies.

What Will You Gain After Completing PALS Classes

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Benefits

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Respond with Confidence in Pediatric Emergencies

Gain critical skills to handle pediatric emergencies, from cardiac arrest to respiratory distress.

Master Life-Saving Techniques

Learn how to perform high-quality CPR, use an AED, and manage airways for infants, children, and adolescents.

Same-Day Course Completion Card

Get your official AHA PALS course completion card immediately after completion, no waiting required.

Be Prepared to Act

Show your team or workplace that you’re trained to respond to pediatric emergencies with confidence and care.

Bayside CPR5.0
Based on 2002 reviews
Easy and straight forward. Make sure you hit the # symbol when trying to enter main door but their customer service was very quick to respond. Great community service!
Everyone needs to use this organization!!!! This was the easiest experience I have ever had with getting a certification or renewing a certification. For a new job I had to become BLS certified. Same Day CPR made this experience so efficient and fun! I really enjoyed both the online learning portion and the skills assessment. I appreciated how flexible it was and how I had many times to choose from over the weekend to do it. I will absolutely be using this company in the future when I have to get recertified. I am very pleased! Thank you guys.
Quick and efficient. Very responsive when calling for support. I think they could have better signage at the Waldorf location, but it’s an easy way to get a cpr recertification.
Easy to find, and complete!
The online learning experience is highly informative, flexible, and convenient. Additionally, the customer support team is exceptionally polite and accommodating.
The entire process from sign up to completing the training was easy and intuitive. Location is convenient and easy to find. I especially appreciated the videos that help you get into the building, find your room, and succeed during the training!
Location was not super clear but once inside the CPR recertification process was pretty smooth. Only recommendation would be for them to add the location again in some of the emails or texts the day before. I started doubting I was in the right place because I couldn’t find a location in the texts. But everything worked out!
This was a very convenient place to get my BLS quick and the same day. Everything was straight forward and easy to understand, with extra guidance. It is slightly pricey but can’t beat it for not having to go to a classroom for four hours. I was skeptical at first because I don’t trust online things too much these days but was great. I will definitely be back in 2 years!
* it was HOT when I attended the 2nd portion (I did go in the beginning of summer too)
If you’re looking to get certified in CPR or renew, this company is amazing. Everything was seamless so easy. Customer service was so awesome. So helpful. The online training course was done at home and then in office with the mannequin super easy. Everyone is super supportive. Definitely check them also
very affordable.
My same day cpr training was excellent! Everything was super easy with clear instructions. I would definitely recommend this to anyone and will be using Same day cpr in the future for renewals.
Great course. Informative, quick, and convenient.
made my BLS certification so easy to obtain! I will definitely be back.
Great and easy experience. Made CPR very easy to learn and test your skills on.
Efficient and very straightforward process!! Thank you Bayside at Gambrills!
It was very well explained how to get into the building. The process was super easy and I loved the fact that it’s just you in the there so you are able to focus. 10/10 recommend
Great program. You’re able to do a practice test before each individual skills test. That specifically helped me feel more prepared. Definitely use the email for guidance locating the building…google maps guided me the wrong way.

 We offer on-site training to ensure your team is prepared to handle pediatric emergencies in real time, right at your location.

What is PALS?

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) is specialized training designed to equip healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills to respond to pediatric emergencies. Bayside CPR offers AHA PALS courses.

PALS stands for Pediatric Advanced Life Support. A PALS course completion card from the AHA shows that a person is trained to recognize and manage life-threatening emergencies in infants and children, including advanced CPR and airway management.

Your American Heart Association (AHA) PALS course completion card from Bayside CPR is valid for two years.

PALS training is essential for healthcare providers who may encounter pediatric emergencies, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, respiratory therapists, and emergency medical technicians.

Bayside CPR offers three convenient options:

  • Traditional: Attend a full in-person PALS course.
  • Blended Learning(Fast Track): Complete the online AHA HeartCode PALS, then attend a skills check-off at Bayside CPR.
  • CPR Verification Station(Most Popular): Complete the online portion(included) and skills check off at our CPR Verification Station.

Our PALS classes cover a wide range of topics, including:

    • Recognition and management of respiratory emergencies
    • Recognition and management of cardiac arrest
    • Post-resuscitation stabilization
    • Team dynamics and communication

The length varies depending on the format you choose. The traditional instructor-led option follows a structured classroom schedule, while the Blended Learning and CPR Verification Station options allow you to complete the online cognitive portion at your own pace, followed by a hands-on in-person skills check-off at a location near you.

The AH PALS course completion cards are valid for two years, regardless of how you complete the training. Whether you choose the traditional in-person class or the blended learning (fast track) at the CPR Verification Station, you will receive the same official AHA eCard. There is no difference, as all of our training is fully AHA-approved.

The AHA requires having access to the PALS Provider Manual.  Books are available for purchase at our conveniently located training locations. We also provide a helpful study guide located under our resources tab on this website.

Bayside CPR does not issue CEUs or CMEs. If you need CME credits, you can claim them by clicking on “Claim CE Card.” These credits are not required for the class, they are only necessary if your governing body requires something beyond the AHA course completion card.

We have multiple convenient locations across Maryland and Washington D.C. to provide American Heart Association courses for BLS, CPR, ACLS, and PALS, where you’ll receive your official AHA course completion card upon successful completion.

CPR Verification Station Location List:

Annapolis:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Annapolis
  • Address: 1160 Spa Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Annapolis
  • Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/GAH2LpUfmIE*

Easton:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Easton (Coming Soon: April 1st, 2025)
  • Address: 129 North West Street, Easton, MD 21601
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Easton
  • Link: Coming Soon

Centreville:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Centreville
  • Address: 324 Pennsylvania Ave, Centreville, MD 21617
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (everyday)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Centreville
  • Link: https://youtu.be/aARa5EI4i44

Riverdale/College Park:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Riverdale/College Park
  • Address: 6811 Kenilworth Ave, Riverdale, MD 20737
  • Hours: 8am to 6pm M-F, Saturday: 9am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Riverdale/College Park
  • Link: https://youtube.com/shorts/SP8anvn1CYw

Gaithersburg:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Gaithersburg
  • Address: 101 Lakeforest Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
  • Hours: 8am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: 8am to 12pm, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Gaithersburg
  • Link: https://youtu.be/taq-YU7yGLY

Laurel:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Laurel
  • Address: 14502 Greenview Dr, Laurel, MD 20708
  • Hours: 6am to 5pm M-F, Saturday: Closed, Sunday: Closed
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Laurel
  • Link: https://youtu.be/4BT6fOPF06s

Baltimore/Towson:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Towson/Baltimore
  • Address: 2219 York Rd, Timonium, MD 21093
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm (Every Day)
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Towson/Baltimore
  • Link: https://youtu.be/-mJrkEG_uGk

Washington D.C:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Washington D.C.
  • Address: 1120 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
  • Hours: Mon-Fri: 7am to 5pm
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Washington D.C.
  • Link: https://youtu.be/whAryMbFVss

Waldorf:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Waldorf
  • Address: 3215 Leonardtown Rd, Waldorf, MD 20602
  • Hours: 7am to 7pm: Everyday
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Waldorf
  • Link: https://youtu.be/Lieb186o4b4

Bethesda:

  • Title: Bayside CPR – CPR Verification Station Bethesda
  • Address: 6900 Wisconsin Ave, Bethesda, MD 20815
  • Hours: 8am to 5pm Mon-Fri, 8am to 1pm Sat, Closed Sunday
  • Video: How to Find the Bayside CPR CPR Verification Station – Bethesda
  • Link: https://youtu.be/63ZJ9Gyb8_M