2025 PALS Course Reno 9/16/2026

PALS is intended for healthcare professionals who respond to emergencies in infants and children and for personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, intensive care and critical care units that encounter pediatric patients on a regular basis.This includes personnel in emergency response, emergency medicine, critical care/intensive care, and surgery such as Physicians, Nurses, and Paramedics, as well as others who need an PALS course completion card for a job or other requirement.

What does this course teach?

Systematic approach (assessment)
High-quality BLS
Airway management
Rhythm recognition
Defibrillation
Intravenous (IV)/intraosseous (IO) access (information only)
Use of medications
Cardioversion
Transcutaneous pacing
High-performance teams

We offer 2 tracks to obtain your PALS provider card.

1. PALS 2025 Initial or Renewal course, this consists of a pre-course video and self assessment exam that must be completed prior to arriving at class. Click here for the online portion. Once in the classroom we will examine some core concepts around PALS, practice skills and megacodes and finish up with our high fidelity simulation megacode testing and an in class online written exam. Total classroom time is 16 hours for the initial course and approximately 5 hours for a renewal course. These classes require a minimum of 3 learners and are available on request.

2. HEARTCODE PALS 2025, this course allows you to complete the didactic portion online along with pre and post written exam. Click here for the HEARTCODE online course. Once in the classroom you will have the opportunity to practice skills and megacodes and then complete the course with a high fidelity simulation megacode test scenario. Total Classroom time approximately 2 hours.

Location Information

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Reno Campus
Address
5440 Louie Ln Unit 108, Reno, NV, 89511 US
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Speakers

Nick Hammond Lead Instructor

With over two decades of experience in emergency medical services and a distinguished 32-year military career, Nick Hammond brings a unique blend of practical, real-world expertise and scenario-based teaching to his work as an EMS educator. A native of Sparks, Nevada, he earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Education from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Nick's extensive military service began in 1992 as a Combat Engineer, later adding a second specialty as a Combat Medic. His exceptional skills led him to serve as a Flight Medic with Charlie Company, 1-168th GSAB, where he flew over 235 missions and logged 292 combat hours in Afghanistan. During his service, he was awarded the prestigious Sikorsky Winged-S Rescue Award for a life-saving rescue, one of many he performed for the 314 patients he treated.

As a civilian, Nick's EMS career began with REMSA in 1999. He advanced from an EMT-Basic to a Paramedic and held roles as an EMS Dispatch-Certified Professional, Field Training Officer, and Ground Supervisor. He is a certified instructor in BLS, ACLS, and PALS, sharing his vast knowledge with the next generation of medical professionals.

Nick believes his greatest gift is the ability to share knowledge with others, and he attributes his success to the unwavering support of his family. His hands-on experience in both combat and civilian settings is the foundation for his practical, engaging teaching style.

PALS Course options

HEARTCODE PALS 2025 ($100.00*) + Fees and Processing [12 remaining]
HEARTCODE PALS online is required for this option, the cost through American Heart Association is $173.00

Provider manual

2025 PALS Provider Manual ($85.00*) + Fees and Processing
Purchase your own manual to keep for future reference, you are not required to purchase this manual, there will be one in the classroom for you to use.

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