PALS CPR Testing Checklist
American Heart Association
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Child 1-Rescuer CPR and AED Test
Name: ___________________________________________________
Date of Test: ____________________________________________
Skill
Step
Child 1-Rescuer CPR With AED
C R I T I C A L P E R F O R M A N C E S T E P S
❑✓ if done
correctly
1
Checks for response
2
Activates the emergency response system:
Tells someone to phone 911 and get an AED
3
Opens airway using head tilt–chin lift
4
Checks for breathing
Minimum 5 seconds; maximum 10 seconds
5
Gives 2 breaths (1 second each) that produce visible chest rise
6
Checks for carotid pulse
Minimum 5 seconds; maximum 10 seconds
7
Locates CPR hand position
8
Delivers first cycle of 30 compressions at correct rate
Acceptable <23 seconds for 30 compressions
9
Gives 2 breaths (1 second each) that produce visible chest rise
AED Arrives.
AED
1
Turns AED On
AED
2
Selects proper AED pads and places pads correctly
AED
3
Clears victim to analyze
(Must be visible and verbal check)
AED
4
Clears victim to shock/Presses shock button
(Must be visible and verbal check) Maximum time from AED arrival <90 sec
Student continues CPR.
10
Delivers second cycle of 30 compressions at correct hand position
Acceptable >23 of 30 compressions at correct position
11
Gives 2 breaths (1 second each) with visible chest rise
The next step is done only with a manikin with a feedback device, such as a clicker or light. If not, STOP
THE TEST.
12
Delivers third cycle of 30 compressions of adequate depth with full chest
recoil
Acceptable >23 comps of 30 with adequate depth and recoil
STOP THE
TEST
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CPR TEST
RESULTS
Indicate Pass or Needs
Remediation
CPR/AED
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INST SIGNATURE:
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American Heart Association
PEDIATRIC ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT
Infant 1- and 2-Rescuer CPR Test
Name: ___________________________________________________
Date of Test: ______________