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| PEARS Course Information |
Course Description:
The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) course
was designed, because AHA recognized a gap in the number of healthcare providers
who see pediatric patients, but do not take PALS because it is too advanced.
The main focus of PEARS is prevention, and specifically, the assessment, recognition
and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Through
unique learning tools, such as video-based simulation, providers can see and hear
critically ill children with whom they do not typically come in contact, equipping them to
recognize the symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest.
The course is video based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students
participate in, practice and complete various skills and learning stations and are
required to pass skills tests, as well as a written test. Key topics covered are:
The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS) course
was designed, because AHA recognized a gap in the number of healthcare providers
who see pediatric patients, but do not take PALS because it is too advanced.
The main focus of PEARS is prevention, and specifically, the assessment, recognition
and stabilization of pediatric victims at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Through
unique learning tools, such as video-based simulation, providers can see and hear
critically ill children with whom they do not typically come in contact, equipping them to
recognize the symptoms of pediatric victims, and thus begin stabilization prior to arrest.
The course is video based with instructor-led discussion and simulation. Students
participate in, practice and complete various skills and learning stations and are
required to pass skills tests, as well as a written test. Key topics covered are:
- Pediatric assessment
- Respiratory compromise and arrest recognition and management
- Circulatory compromise and arrest recognition and management
- Shock recognition and management
- Resuscitation team concept
| Would you like to sponsor a PEARS Course at your organization? |
Emergency Care Training can offer this class at your organization. As the sponsor of a PEARS course, members of your
organization may be eligible to receive free tuition to the course. This course can be offered during the day, nights, or
weekends. We can also break up the course into two (2) evenings if necessary.
organization may be eligible to receive free tuition to the course. This course can be offered during the day, nights, or
weekends. We can also break up the course into two (2) evenings if necessary.
| Course Length: 7 hours to complete Intended Audience: The course is intended for any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients in their profession. It is not intended for those staff credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care. Approved for Pennsylvania Continuing Education for EMT, Parmedic & PHRN
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