Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) comprehensive provider course is focused on early recognition of respiratory failure and shock, and prevention and treatment of cardiopulmonary arrest in children. The two-day provider course is for participants taking the course for the first time or for those with expired certification. The one-day, 10-hour provider course is designed for the experienced pediatric healthcare provider who has a firm knowledge base of assessment and management of respiratory failure, shock and cardiac rhythm disturbances, with advanced resuscitation of infants and children, including skills in advanced airway management, vascular access, performance of basic life support, cardiac rhythm recognition, and electrical and medical therapy. A one-day renewal course for health professionals with current certification is also available. For information on HeartCode PALS Parts 1 (online) and 2 (in-class), see details below. Classes fill quickly; register early. For further information, call Annette Voeller-Starheim at 206-987-5319 or email her.

The PALS Provider Course, PALS Renewal Course and HeartCode PALS Parts 1 and 2 Course follow the curriculum developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics. Upon successful completion, participants will be granted a PALS card through the American Heart Association designated Training Center. Current BLS for Health Care Provider certification is highly recommended for all participants.

Exams: Reference guides are allowed in the Practical Evaluation stations. No reference materials are allowed in the Written Exam station. PALS Written Pre-Course Self Assessment is optional as a study affirmation. Please access the Self Assessment test with the password palsprovider.

PALS Manual

All participants are required to use a current 2011 PALS Provider Manual.

When you register for a course you will have the option to purchase a PALS Manual for $43. If you are interested in a manual but are not going to register for a course you may order one directly from one of the American Heart Association product vendors: WorldPoint or Channing-Bete.

More information

For more information, read the brochure (PDF) or contact us at:

PALS Training Center
Seattle Children's
P.O. Box 5371/S-219
Seattle, Washington 98145
Phone: 206-987-5319
Fax: 206-987-5705
Email 

Registration

PALS Renewal Update Courses

The renewal course is available to those having current AHA PALS provider status with an issue date not exceeding two years through the end of the month in which the card was issued. Current BLS for Healthcare Provider certification is highly recommended for all participants. 

Location:
Seattle Children’s, NE 70th St. and Sand Point Way NE, Seattle 

Time:
8 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

Register for one of these dates:
April 26, 2013
June 28, 2013
June 29, 2013
September 6, 2013
September 7, 2013
November 1, 2013 

• PALS science, team approach and pediatric assessment
• CPR and AED competency testing and core case practice
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock evaluation stations
• Written exam

Fees (include breakfast and lunch):

• All physicians/DDS/DO: $245
• Employees of Seattle Children's (ARNP, PA, Pharm, RN, RT, resident MD/fellows): $190
• All other participants: $215

Two-Day PALS Provider Courses

The two-day provider course is for those taking the American Heart Association/American Academy of Pediatrics PALS course for the first time, or for whose provider status has expired.

Location:
Seattle Children’s, NE 70th St. and Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Register for:
April 27–28, 2013
June 29–30, 2013
November 2–3, 2013 

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

• PALS science, team approach and pediatric assessment
• Skills for airway, dysrhythmias, BLS and vascular access
• Respiratory and cardiac core practice

Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Shock core case practice
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock evaluation stations
• Written exam

Fees (include breakfast, lunch and refreshments):

• All physicians/DDS/DO: $375
• Employees of Seattle Children's (ARNP, PA, Pharm, RN, RT, resident MD/fellows): $260
• All other participants: $285

One-Day PALS Provider Courses for Physicians and Advanced Practitioners

This course is designed for the experienced healthcare provider who has a firm knowledge base of assessment and management of respiratory failure, shock and cardiac rhythm disturbances with advanced resuscitation of infants and children, including skills in advanced airway management, vascular access, performance of basic life support, cardiac rhythm recognition and electrical and medical therapy. Recommended audience: Physicians and advanced-practice health professionals (ARNP, PA, CNA).

Location:
Seattle Children’s, NE 70th St. and Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Register for:
September 7, 2013 

Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6:10 p.m.

• PALS science, team approach and pediatric assessment
• Skills for airway, dysrhythmias, BLS and vascular access
• Case management for shock, respiratory failure and cardiac dysrhythmias
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock evaluation stations
• Written exam

Fees (include breakfast, lunch and refreshments):

• All physicians/DDS/DO: $350 
• Advanced-practice other (ARNP, CRNA, PA): $260
• Seattle Children's resident MD/fellows: $260

HeartCode PALS Parts 1 and 2 Online and In-Class PALS Course

The American Heart Association 2012 edition Heart Code PALS Online Part 1 is perfect for the experienced pediatric healthcare provider with savvy computer simulation skills and who has class time limitations. It is an appropriate option for the PALS Renewal Course. The online portion takes 6–12 hours. The Part 2 in-class Practical Evaluation for skills and team approach time is 3.5 hours. Because, at this time, our Seattle Children’s computers do not support the minimum strength of system, you need to have access to a personal or alternate work computer. At this time Seattle Children’s contract nurses will continue to register for the one-day PALS Renewal Course.

Before registering 

Be certain that your computer system has the specifications listed below to support the analysis strength requirements. Be aware that pending upgrades by our Information Services, the online portion is not currently able to be completed on Seattle Children’s computers.

• Home or alternate computers need to be used for HeartCode PALS Part 1 online in order to achieve the certificate of successful completion of Part 1 and are required to participate in the Part 2 in-class skills and practical evaluation stations.

What you have to do if you register for HeartCode PALS 

• You will be issued a “key code” that allows you to register for HeartCode PALS Part 1 at OnlineAHA.org. Once your key code is registered with AHA, it is linked to your name and selected password and is not refundable.
• You will spend several hours proceeding through the online requirements of:
  1. PALS self-assessment test
  2. PALS videos
  3. Twelve scenarios with simulated cases of respiratory distress and failure, shock and cardiac rhythm disturbances
  4. Written exam
   
• Print your Certificate of Completion of HeartCode PALS Part 1 to qualify to attend the Part 2 in-class session.
• Attend the in-class HeartCode PALS Part 2 Practical Evaluation session for BLS performance, the Cardiac Rhythm Disturbance Evaluation and Respiratory Failure and Shock Evaluation Stations using the team approach facilitated by our PALS Training Center faculty. Upon successful completion you will be issued a PALS Card.

Location:
Seattle Children’s, NE 70th St. and Sand Point Way NE, Seattle

Register for one of these dates:
April 27, 2013
June 29, 2013
September 7, 2013 
November 2, 2013 

Saturday, 12:30 to 3:45 p.m.

• PALS science
• CPR and AED competency testing
• Cardiac, respiratory and shock evaluation stations

Fees (include beverage and snack):

• All physicians/DDS/DO: $245
• Non-contract employees of Seattle Children's (ARNP, PA, Pharm, RN, RT, resident MD/fellows): $190
• All other participants: $215

PALS Instructor Course

Experienced PALS providers train to become new PALS instructors by integrating learning and teaching principles with mentored practice teaching during the concurrent PALS Provider Course. Limited registration. Acceptance only by complete application. To learn more, call Annette Voeller-Starheim at the PALS office at 206-987-5319 or email her.

Dates:

• April 27–28, 2013
• November 2–3, 2013

Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policy

• A $15 cancellation fee is charged for cancellations with more than one week’s notice.
• An $80 cancellation fee is charged for cancellations with less than one week's notice.
• No refund if cancellation is made less than 48 hours prior to the course.
• An $80 processing fee will be charged for course transfers with less than one week's notice.
• In the event of a late cancellation, failure to attend the course or incomplete or failed course employers may choose not to pay for a subsequent course.
• All fees are the responsibility of the registrant, and are required no later than one week prior to the course.

Location

• Location information and driving directions will be sent in your confirmation packet. Confirmation packets that include books will be sent via the mail. All others will be sent electronically approximately one month prior to the course with timely registration.
• PALS courses are held at Seattle Children's 70th and Sand Point location, 6901 Sand Point Way NE, located 1.5 miles north of Seattle Children's main campus.

Payment

Credit cards, company checks (no personal checks) and budget transfers (Seattle Children’s employees only) are accepted. Payment is due at time of registration. Personal checks are not a payment option.

Please mail company checks made out to Seattle Children’s to:

PALS Training Center
Seattle Children's
PO Box 5371/S-219
Seattle, WA 98145

Information for Training Center

• TC Card Processing Requirements (PDF)
• Seattle Children’s Training Center Course Packet (PDF)
• Seattle Children’s Electronic Training Center Form (XLSX)