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Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)
The PEARS teaches the fundamentals to help providers for pediatric patients, including how to assess/recognize/react to emergencies or . Active case-based lessons will be used to teach students how to provide within the first minutes after response until the is transferred to an .
The Heart and Stroke Foundation’s PEARS Certification offers:
- Life-saving science to provide a boost in patient outcomes
- Realistic simulations, high-quality animations, and simulated
- Immersive learning experience so you will never forget what you have seen
Intended Audience
The Heart & Stroke Pediatric , Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) is designed for healthcare professionals who do not come into contact with or infants on a regular basis. This can include, but is not limited to, personnel working in intensive , emergency medicine and critical units such as physicians, , , , and paramedic. It is designed to build on of ( and ) to ensure that learners can get, practice & demonstrate proficiency through respiratory and .
Course Overview
The goal of the PEARS is to improve the outcomes for (s) by preparing healthcare providers in assessment, early recognition, prompt communication and proper initial intervention in cases of , shock and . The is primarily focused on hands-on learning techniques used in a simulation environment, with video demonstrations and group discussions being other modalities.
is designed to help healthcare professionals respond to with emphasis on for .
Method of Delivery:
classroom
- In-classroom courses means you are with a Heart & Stroke Instructor for their entire learning experience.
- The PEARS Instructor-led teaches the using video presentations and
- Instructor’s observe the students, providing guidance and feedback to facilitate their learning experience in a fun and friendly environment.
Course Contents
- • High-quality CPR for children and infants, including effective team dynamics
- • Systematic pediatric assessment
- • Recognition and stabilization of respiratory emergencies
- • Recognition and stabilization of shock emergencies
- • Recognition and stabilization of cardiopulmonary arrest
- • Multi-rescuer resuscitation
Additional Information
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this the participant will be able to:
- Performing and cardiopulmonary (CPR)
- Using oxygen delivery and airway management equipment
- Using shock management equipment and a method for giving rapid fluid boluses
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- Medical management:
- 4 types of acute
- 2 types of acute circulatory problems
- 2 types of
Course Material
Please ensure you order the following required student materials:
- Manual- RE7110E (print) or RE7110ED (eBook)
- 2015 Handbook of ECC for Healthcare Providers – RE0120E (print) or RE0120ED (eBook)
It is advised that you read the textbook, in its entirety, prior to the .
Course Format/Time
- PEARS takes approximately 8 hours to complete, including practice and testing
*Online training time will vary depending on the learner.
Prerequisites
- A current Heart and Stroke Foundation BLS completion card
- BLS renewal can be done prior to the start of the
Completion Card or
Upon successful completion of , participants receive a completion card that is valid for 2 years. PEARS educational are eligible for continuing medical education (CME) credits.
Available Levels
- PEARS Provider