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PEARS

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

The main focus of PEARS is prevention, and specifically the assessment, recognition and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Students develop skills in recognizing certain pediatric distress signs and symptoms using several unique visual cues and working at learning stations. Because typical PEARS students do not regularly treat critically ill children, the course includes video-based simulation so they can actually see and hear critically ill children.

COURES CONTENT

Pediatric assessment
• Respiratory compromise and arrest recognition and management
• Circulatory compromise and arrest recognition and management
• Shock recognition and management
• Resuscitation team concept
• Chain of survival

COURSE FORMAT

Classroom-based (instructor and video, with skills conducted throughout)

Course length is 7 hours.

FEATURES

Learning stations to practice and reinforce essential skills
• Video-based simulation lets students actually see and hear critically ill children
• Students learn to apply the Assess-Categorize-Decide-Act (ACDA) Worksheet tool
• Enhances skills in recognizing shock, respiratory failure and cardiopulmonary emergencies
• Improves competency in pediatric basic life support
• Classroom format is ideal for those who prefer group interaction and instructor feedback while learning skills

CERTIFICATION

American Heart Association PEARS Provider Course Completion Card valid for two years.
In the classroom, students engage in Instructor-led video simulation and learning stations. Students work with an AHA PALS Instructor to complete skills practice and skills testing. Students also complete a written exam.

How long does this course last?

1- Online Testing / Skills Pass Off.........................	2 hours
2- I am renewing......................................................	4 hours
3- I am taking this course for the first time............	8 hours

**If you successfully pass this course, you will receive a certification card, while at the course! Guaranteed!

COURSE FEE

Course Fee: $155.00 - per person

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Online Testing FEES: This option cost a bit more because there is an online transaction fee involved. Click here for more details.

**All prices are subject to change without notice**

AHA COURES MATERIAL

$39.95ea.

This comprehensive text helps equip those who do not routinely provide care to critically ill children and who are not required to have a PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) credential -- such as physicians, nurses, pre-hospital and in-hospital providers outside of critical care areas, outpatient-clinic staff, and school-based providers -- to identify a pediatric victim at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress, intervene early to stabilize the child, and contact the next level of care early. Readers learn to recognize the signs of impending respiratory failure or shock, initiate the appropriate treatment, and follow recommended procedures for preventing disability and death in children. Comes with a student CD and the PEARS Pocket Reference Card (80-1476). 120 pages, 8 1/2" x 11"

Written Exam

For the PEARS level, there is a written exam (Multi-Choice) of which you will be required to pass with at least 84%

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES