ALS TRAINING
Kitsap ALS providers have the below training policies in regards to their credentials.
Are there any current 2021 ACLS classes scheduled?
NO. Due to current COVID restrictions, Kitsap County will not be holding any district-wide ACLS classes.
Does that mean the requirement to have a current ACLS card for recertification is waived?
NO. There are have been seven different options given to the districts in order to get their personnel trained. Please contact your training officer or MO to see how your agency is handling is recertifying ACLS cards currently.
Are there any current 2021 PALS classes scheduled?
NO. Due to current COVID restrictions, Kitsap County will not be holding any district-wide PALS classes at this time.
Does that mean the requirement to have a current PALS card for recertification is waived?
NO. There are have been several different options given to the districts in order to get their personnel trained. Please contact your training officer or MO to see how your agency is handling recertifying PALS cards currently.
Do I have any other option than the traditional PALS course to satisfy this requirement?
YES! There are have been several options explored by districts on how they want their personnel trained regarding pediatric life support. Please contact your training officer or MO to see how your agency is handling recertifying PALS cards currently.
What is the delegate series?
In response to ALS feedback regarding Target OTEP and practicals, your Kitsap delegates are providing physical-led discussions on a variety of EMS topics via podcast. The podcast is hosted on Buzz sprout and Spotify.
What about the OTEP and practicals?
The OTEP and practicals are slowly fading away from your recertification. Once you recertify in 2021, do not any OTEP or practicals.
If you are recertifying in 2021 0r 2022, please contact the office to be sure if you need to do any OTEP or practical training. The office will be notifying you in advance of your recertification of any missing OTEP training.
How many delegate series do I have to do?
You need to do six delegate episodes per year. There is eight episodes slated per year, and you have your choice.
Will these be assigned to me?
Currently, they are assigned to you. They are also available by looking in self-assign. Eventually, they will be all self-assign, as you have your choice of which six per year you wish to listen to.