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.

  • Prerequisites

    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.

  • Study tools

    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.

  • PALS Provider

    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
  • HeartCode PALS – Part 1 Online and Part 2 In-Class

    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
  • PALS Renewal

    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
  • PALS Provider for Physicians and Advanced Practitioners

    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
  • PALS Instructor

    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

Seattle Children’s employees with badge ID numbers starting with 0–1:

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

All other Seattle Children's employees, including those practicing at Seattle Children’s with badge ID numbers starting with 2-9:

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

External / Community Participants:

  • External / community participants are welcome to register into courses of their choice using the dates linked below.

Course Dates and Registration

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

  • PALS Provider
    COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES
    PALS Provider Apr. 11-12, 2023

    Tues.- Wed.

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Mar. 29, 2023

    PALS Provider

    May 9-10, 2023

    Tues.- Wed.

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Apr. 23, 2023

    PALS Provider

    July 11-12, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC June 27, 2023

    PALS Provider

    Aug. 8-9, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC July 25, 2023

    PALS Provider

    Sept. 12-13, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Aug.29, 2023

    PALS Provider

    Oct. 10-11, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Sept. 26, 2023

    PALS Provider

    Nov. 7-8, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Oct. 24, 2023

    PALS Provider

    Dec. 12-13, 2023

    Tues.- Wed

    see 
    below*
    SPLC Nov. 28, 2023

    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 98105
    • HeartCode PALS
      COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES
      HeartCode

      Apr. 10, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Mar. 27, 2023
      HeartCode

      May 8, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Apr. 24, 2023
      HeartCode

      Jun.14, 2023

      Wed. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC May 31, 2023
      HeartCode

      July 10, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC June 26, 2023
      HeartCode

      Aug. 7, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC July 24, 2023 
      HeartCode

      Sept.11, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Aug. 28, 2023
      HeartCode

      Oct. 9, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Sept. 25, 2023 
      HeartCode

      Nov. 6, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Oct. 23, 2023
      HeartCode

      Dec. 11, 2023

      Mon. 12:30–4:40 p.m. SPLC Nov. 27, 2023

      Location

      • SPLC: Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
    • PALS Renewal

       

      COURSE DATE DAY TIME  LOCATION DATE ENROLLMENT CLOSES
      PALS Renewal

      Apr.11, 2023

      Tues. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 28, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Apr. 12, 2023

      Wed. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 29, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Apr.13, 2023

      Thurs. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 30, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Apr. 14, 2023

      Fri. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Mar. 31, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Apr. 17, 2023

      Mon. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 3, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Apr. 18, 2023

      Tues. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 4, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      May 9, 2023

      Tues. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 25, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      May 11, 2023

      Thurs. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 27, 2023 
      PALS Renewal

      May 12, 2023

      Fri. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC Apr. 28, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      May 15, 2023

      Mon. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC May 1, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      May 16, 2023

      Tues. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC May 2, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Jun. 20, 2023

      Tues. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC  June 6, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Jun. 21, 2023

      Wed. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC  June 7, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Jun. 22, 2023

      Thurs. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC  June 8, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Jun. 23, 2023

      Fri. 8 a.m.- 3 p.m. SPLC  June 9, 2023
      PALS Renewal

      Jul. 13, 2023

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      June 29, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Jul. 14, 2023

      Fri.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      June 30, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Jul. 17, 2023

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      July 3, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 8, 2023

      Tues.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      July 25, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 10, 2023 

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      July 27, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Aug.11, 2023 

      Fri.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      July 28, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Aug. 14, 2023 

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      July 31, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 14, 2023 

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Aug. 31, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 15, 2023 

      Fri.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 1, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 18, 2023 

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 4, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Sept. 19, 2023 

      Tues.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 5, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Oct. 10, 2023 

      Tues.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 26, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Oct. 11, 2023 

      Wed.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 27, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Oct. 12, 2023 

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 28, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Oct. 13, 2023 

      Fri.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Sept. 29, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Oct. 16, 2023 

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Oct. 2, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Nov. 9, 2023 

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Oct. 26, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Nov. 13, 2023 

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Oct. 30, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Nov. 14, 2023 

      Tues.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Oct. 31, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Dec. 13, 2023 

      Wed.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Nov. 29, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Dec. 14, 2023 

      Thurs.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Nov. 30, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Dec.15, 2023 

      Fri.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Dec.1, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Dec. 18, 2023 

      Mon.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Dec. 4, 2023

      PALS Renewal

      Dec. 19, 2023 

      Tues.

      8 a.m. – 3 p.m SPLC

      Dec. 5, 2023

      Location

      • SPLC: Sand Point Learning Center, 5801 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105

    Registration Information

    • Payment

      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

    • Cancellation, Transfer and Refund Policy
      • 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.

    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.