Dr. Morris Kharasch is the president of professional staff with NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois. Possessing more than 25 years of experience in the field, Dr. Morris Kharasch is also a celebrated teacher and director of special programs at NorthShore’s Division of Emergency Medicine.
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) is among the many certification courses Dr. Kharasch has taught through NorthShore’s Medical Simulation Program. The PALS training program is designed to provide vital skills to health-care professionals ranging from pediatricians to nurses to paramedics--anyone who may come into contact with a child in need of emergency care.
Medical personnel trained in PALS recognize the signs of a child who may be at risk of cardiopulmonary arrest, can help prevent it from occurring, and are able to revive and stabilize children who are experiencing respiratory failure or cardiac arrest.
A classroom-based program, PALS training encourages group work, and direct interaction and feedback from the instructor. An individual seeking first-time certification is enrolled in a two-day provider course. A professional who is already certified will take a single-day refresher course to renew certification.
