Training and Simulation

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

The Seattle Children's PALS Training Center is an American Heart Association (AHA)-designated PALS Training Center.

Get with the guidelines badgeThe Seattle Children’s PALS Training Center is an American Heart Association (AHA)–designated PALS Training Center. We follow the AHA Curricula for PALS Provider, PALS Renewal, HeartCode PALS Part 2 and PALS Provider for Physicians and Advanced Practitioners (adapted). Upon successful completion, participants are issued an electronic PALS Provider eCard effective for two years.

These official AHA PALS Courses train healthcare providers in the skills needed for assessment and management of infants and children with conditions of respiratory distress/failure, shock and cardiac rhythm disturbances, using the team approach. PALS certification is required for work in high-risk areas where advanced therapies are provided.

In keeping with Governor Jay Inslee's recent proclamation about COVID-19 vaccination requirements for healthcare employees and others, Children's workforce members and business-related visitors are required to show proof of vaccination by October 18, 2021. Business-related visitors include one-time class attendees.

Individuals will need to show their fully vaccinated status documentation at port of entrance to a security officer or sponsor. Remember, being fully vaccinated means two weeks past a person’s second dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or single Janssen vaccine (also known as Johnson & Johnson).

  • All courses assume proficient, high-quality BLS-HCP skills using current AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. For HeartCode PALS, the Part 1 online Certificate of Completion is required prior to attending the Part 2 in-class session.

  • The 2020 PALS Provider Manual (published October 2020) is required for preparation, during, and after the course. For HeartCode PALS, course fee includes electronic access to the manual for two years.

    • Borrow: Check out a copy from your department library or the hospital library.
    • Purchase hard copy or electronic version:

Course Descriptions and Fees

Please note: Registration closes at 12 noon Friday of the week prior to all courses conducted Thursday through Sunday.

  • The two-day Provider course is for healthcare providers taking the PALS course for the first time, or for those whose PALS Provider certification has expired. It includes both classroom teaching and hands-on practice with manikins in advanced airway management, vascular access, performance of basic life support, cardiac rhythm recognition and electrical and medical therapy.

    Pre-Course elearning work and Self-Assessment are required prior to the in-class sessions.

    Fees

    • Seattle Children's staff (non-physicians, not NPD-subsidized): $260
    • Seattle Children's residents/fellows: $260
    • Physicians/dentists: $375
    • All other participants: $285

  • For first-time PALS certification or renewal. Not open to contract RNs.

    HeartCode is an appropriate alternative for experienced pediatric healthcare providers who are comfortable with computer simulation, and may have class-time limitations. As a first-time PALS course, it is a good option for experienced providers practicing PALS in their daily work. Part 1 provides online self-paced learning (average 4–8 hours), interactive case simulation and a written exam. In the half-day Part 2, participants practice and test team leader and team member skills using case scenarios. Completion of Part 1 is required for participation in Part 2.

    Part 1 online key code is included in fee. If you already purchased a key code directly from https://shopcpr.heart.org/, you can register for Part 2 only for a discounted fee.

    Information on computer technical requirements for Part 1 can be found at https://elearning.heart.org/static/faq.

    Fees

    • Seattle Children's staff (non-physicians): $200
    • Seattle Children's residents/fellows: $200
    • Physicians/dentists: $245
    • All other participants: $225
    • HeartCode Part 2 only (must have completed Part 1): $140

  • For PALS Providers whose current PALS certification will not expire before the course date (no exceptions).

    Pre-Course Self-Assessment is required prior to the in-class session.

    Fees

    • Seattle Children’s staff (non-physicians, not NPD-subsidized): $200
    • Seattle Children's residents/fellows: $200
    • Physicians/dentists: $245
    • All other participants: $225

  • For first-time PALS certification for physicians, ARNPs, PAs and CRNAs, as an alternative to the two-day PALS Provider course. This one-day course is designed for the experienced pediatric provider who has a firm knowledge base of advanced life support procedures.

    Fees

    • Advanced practice providers: $260
    • Residents/fellows: $260
    • Physicians/dentists: $320

  • 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 by complete application only. To learn more, email us.

How to Register for PALS Courses

All Seattle Children’s employees with badge ID numbers starting with 0–1, except APPs:

  • Register through Seattle Children's Learning Management System, Grow@SC.

All others, including those practicing at Seattle Children’s with badge ID numbers starting with 2-9 and APPs:

  • Use the registration links on the Life Support Certifications page on CHILD.

External / Community Participants:

  • Classes are available for Seattle Children's Hospital employees and faculty affiliated with Seattle Children's Hospital at this time. Some exceptions are made for University of Washington staff and faculty on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to us at outreacheducation@seattlechildrens.org for evaluation of your case.

Course Dates and Registration

Please select the date for the course of your choice to be taken to the registration page.

  • COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES

    PALS
    Provider

    		 Feb. 8 - 9, 2022

    Tues.-Wed.

    		 see 
    below*    		 SPLC Jan. 29, 2022

    PALS
    Provider

    		 Apr. 12 - 13, 2022

    Tues.-Wed.

    		 see 
    below*    		 SPLC Apr. 1, 2022

    PALS
    Provider

    		 May 10 - 11, 2022

    Tues.-Wed.

    		 see 
    below*    		 SPLC Apr. 29, 2022

    PALS
    Provider

    		 Jul. 12 - 13, 2022

    Tues.-Wed.

    		 see 
    below*    		 SPLC Jul. 1, 2022

    PALS
    Provider

    		 Sept. 13-14, 2022

    Tues.-Wed.

    		 see 
    below*    		 SPLC Sept. 2, 2022

    Times

    • Day 1: 8:00 AM – 2:55 PM
    • Day 2: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM

    Location

    • SPLC: Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
    • COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES
      HeartCode Jan. 10, 2022 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Dec. 31, 2021
      HeartCode Feb. 7, 2022 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Jan. 29, 2022
      HeartCode Mar. 14, 2022 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Mar. 4, 2022
      HeartCode

      Apr. 11, 2022

      		 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Apr. 1, 2022
      HeartCode

      May 9, 2022

      		 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Apr. 29, 2022
      HeartCode

      Jun. 15, 2022

      		 Wed. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Jun. 3, 2022
      HeartCode

      Jul. 11, 2022

      		 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Jul. 1, 2022
      HeartCode

      Aug. 8, 2022

      		 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Jul. 29, 2022
      HeartCode

      Sept. 12, 2022

      		 Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Sept. 2, 2022

      Location

      • SPLC: Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

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      COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES
      PALS Renewal Jan. 11, 2022 Tues. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Dec. 31, 2021
      PALS Renewal Jan. 12, 2022 Wed. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Dec. 31, 2021
      PALS Renewal Jan. 13, 2022 Thurs. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Dec. 31, 2021
      PALS Renewal Jan. 14, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Dec. 31, 2021
      PALS Renewal Feb. 10, 2022 Thurs. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jan. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal Feb. 11, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jan. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal Mar. 15, 2022 Tues. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 4, 2022
      PALS Renewal Mar. 16, 2022 Wed. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 4, 2022
      PALS Renewal Mar. 17, 2022 Thurs. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 4, 2022
      PALS Renewal Mar. 18, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 4, 2022
      PALS Renewal Apr. 14, 2022 Thurs. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal Apr. 15, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal Apr. 18, 2022 Mon. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal May 12, 2022 Thurs. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal May 13, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal May 16, 2022 Mon. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal Jun. 21, 2022 Tues. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jun. 3, 2022
      PALS Renewal Jun. 22, 2022 Wed. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jun. 3, 2022
      PALS Renewal Jul. 14, 2022 Thur. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC July 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal Jul. 15, 2022 Fri. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC July 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal Jul. 18, 2022 Mon. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC July 1, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 9, 2022

      		 Tues. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jul. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 10, 2022

      		 Wed. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. SPLC Jul. 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 11, 2022

      		 Thurs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SPLC July 29, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 15, 2022

      		 Thurs. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SPLC Sept. 2, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 16, 2022

      		 Fri. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SPLC Sept. 2, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 19, 2022

      		 Mon. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SPLC Sept. 2, 2022
      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 20, 2022

      		 Tues. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. SPLC Sept. 2, 2022

      Location

      • SPLC: Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

    Registration Information

    • Payment options

      • Credit card
      • Company checks (no personal checks)
      • Budget transfers (Seattle Children’s employees only)

      Payment is due at time of registration.

      How to submit checks

      Mail company checks made out to Seattle Children’s to:

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

      • A $25 fee will be assessed for cancellations or transfers prior to registration closure.
      • A $50 fee will be assessed for cancellations or transfers after registration closure.
      • No refund for cancellations with less than 48 hours notice.

      Please be aware that in the event of a late cancellation or failure to attend the 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.

    For More Information

    Seattle Children's PALS Training Center
    P.O. Box 5371/S-219
    Seattle, Washington 98145
    Email

    Seattle Children’s Hospital is an approved provider of continuing education contact hours through the State of California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #16541). As of September 2015, all PALS Courses are approved for continuing education hours through the State of California Continuing Nursing Education Program.

    Information and Forms for Seattle Children’s PALS/PEARS Training Sites

    Official AHA Statement for Authorized Provider of CPR and ECC Courses

    The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in all AHA courses and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the AHA. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the AHA.

    Claiming Your eCard

    After the course, you must claim your eCard online. If you do not claim your card, it is not considered valid. If you are having trouble receiving the email from eCards@heart.org inviting you to claim your eCard, you can do so by entering your name and email address at the AHA website.