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PALS First time or Expired Student Policies  

1. Prerequisites  

• Must have a current, valid BLS certification before the start of class.  

• Recommended to review the AHA PALS Provider Manual prior to class.  

 

2. Attendance  

• Arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in.  

• Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will not be admitted and must reschedule (rescheduling fees may apply).  

• Full attendance is required to receive certification.  

 

3. Course Preparation  

• Bring a valid photo ID.  

• Bring your current BLS card (physical or digital copy).  

• Complete pre-course self-assessment.  

 

4. Refunds & Cancellations  

• Cancellations made 72+ hours before class receive a full refund minus any book/shipping fees.

• Cancellations made less than 72 hours before class are non-refundable.  

• No-shows forfeit all fees and must re-register.  

 

5. Rescheduling  

• Requests to reschedule must be made at least 48 hours before class.  

• A rescheduling fee may apply.  

 

6. Conduct  

• Disruptive or disrespectful behavior will result in removal from class without a refund.  

• No recording of the class without instructor permission.  

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7. Certification  

• Successful completion of the written exam and skills check is required to earn your PALS card. • Certification is valid for 2 years from the issue date.  

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8. E Cards 

  • I understand eCards are issued within 24-48 hours after successful course completion. 

 

PALS Renewal Student Policies 

 

 1. BLS Requirement  

You must hold a current, valid BLS certification before attending your PALS renewal course.  \

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2. Proof of Certification  

– You must upload your current PALS card at the time of registration. 3. Attendance  

– You must arrive on time. Students arriving more than 15 minutes late may not be admitted and will need to reschedule at their own expense.  

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4. Preparation 

 You are expected to review the PALS Provider Manual and complete any required precourse work before class.  

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5. Refunds  

Cancellations made at least 72 hours before the scheduled class will receive a full refund (minus any processing fees).  

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6. Rescheduling  

Rescheduling requests made less than 72 hours before the class start time may be subject to a rescheduling fee.  

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7. No-Show Policy  

No-shows forfeit their course fee and must register again to attend a future class.  

 

8. E Cards 

eCards are issued within 24-48 hours after successful course completion. 

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The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

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