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. Classes fill quickly; register early. For further information, call Jennifer Walker at 206-987-6772 or email her.
The PALS Provider Course and PALS Renewal 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.
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: 206-987-6772
Fax: 206-987-5705
Email
Registration
PALS Renewal Course
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:
March 23, 2012
March 24, 2012
April 27, 2012
June 22, 2012
September 7, 2012
November 2, 2012
- 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
PALS Provider Course
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 one of these dates:
March 24–25, 2012
April 28–29, 2012
September 8–9, 2012
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
PALS One-Day Experienced Pediatric Healthcare Provider Course
The PALS One-Day Experienced Pediatric Healthcare Provider 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 one of these dates:
June 23, 2012
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
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