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PEARS Course Options

The AHA’s PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) Course has been updated to reflect science in the 2015 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC. In this classroom-based, Instructor-led course, students learn how to use a systematic approach to quickly assess, recognize the cause, and stabilize a pediatric patient in an emergency situation.

During PEARS, students interact with real patient cases, and realistic simulations and animations to assess and stabilize pediatric patients experiencing respiratory and shock emergencies, and cardiopulmonary arrest. PEARS prepares students to provide appropriate lifesaving interventions within the initial minutes of response until a child can be transferred to an advanced life support provider.

Who should take this course?

The AHA’s PEARS Course is designed for healthcare providers and others who might encounter pediatric emergency situations during their work, including:

Physicians and nurses not specializing in pediatrics
Nurse practitioners
Physician assistants
EMTs,
Respiratory therapists
Prehospital and in-facility healthcare providers (outside of critical-care areas)
Outpatient clinic staff
School-based providers
Any other healthcare provider who infrequently sees critically ill or injured infants and children

What does this course teach?

Systematic pediatric assessment
Recognition and stabilization of respiratory emergencies
Recognition and stabilization of shock emergencies
Recognition and stabilization of cardiopulmonary arrest
Resuscitation team concept

Course Completion Card

Students who successfully complete the PEARS Course will receive a PEARS Provider course completion card (print or eCard), valid for 2 years. Course completion requirements include:

Active participation in the case discussions
Active participation in the rescue breathing skills station and cardiac arrest case simulations
Pass the skills tests in 1- and 2-rescuer child BLS with AED and 1- and 2-rescuer infant BLS
Pass the video-based written exam with a minimum score of 84%

Compare PEARS Course Options
	Classroom PEARS
Format	Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
Course Completion	Contact an AHA Training Center in your area to sign up for an Instructor-led class
Time	PEARS is a classroom-based, Instructor-led course. Course Time: Approximately 9 hours with breaks.
Completion Card	PEARS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Accessibility	Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
CE/CME	Available
FAQ	PEARS FAQ
Features	Improves competency in pediatric basic life support Uses realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike animations Includes AHA’s systematic approach to assess, recognize, and stabilize pediatric patients in emergency situations Uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency Enhances skills in recognizing respiratory emergencies, shock emergencies, and cardiopulmonary arrest Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Student Materials	15-1052 PEARS Provider Manual, includes 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card Also available in eBook (product 15-3123, includes access to PEARS Digital Reference Card)
Instructor Materials	AHA PEARS Instructors and PALS Instructors are authorized to teach the AHA’s PEARS Course. 15-1055 PEARS DVD 15-1054 PEARS Instructor Manual Also available in eBook (product 15-3125) OR 15-1057 PEARS Instructor Package (includes PEARS instructor and provider manuals, Course DVD, and PEARS posters) OPTIONAL: 15-1052 PEARS Provider Manual, includes 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card Also available in eBook (product 15-3123, includes access to PEARS Digital Reference Card) 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card OPTIONAL: 15-1056 PEARS Posters Additional course materials available for Instructors at AHA Instructor Network

Compare PEARS Course Options

Course Options - Classroom PEARS -
Classroom PEARS
Format
Instructor-led, hands-on class format reinforces skills proficiency
Course Completion
Contact an AHA Training Center in your area to sign up for an Instructor-led class
Time
PEARS is a classroom-based, Instructor-led course. Course Time: Approximately 9 hours with breaks.
Completion Card
PEARS Provider Course Completion Card, valid for two years
Accessibility
Contact your Training Center to inquire about their facility’s accommodations.
CE/CME
Available
FAQ
PEARS FAQ
Features
Improves competency in pediatric basic life support Uses realistic, clinical scenarios that encourage active participation – delivered through actual pediatric patient videos and lifelike animations Includes AHA’s systematic approach to assess, recognize, and stabilize pediatric patients in emergency situations Uses a hands-on class format to reinforce skills proficiency Enhances skills in recognizing respiratory emergencies, shock emergencies, and cardiopulmonary arrest Co-branded with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Student Materials
15-1052 PEARS Provider Manual, includes 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card Also available in eBook (product 15-3123, includes access to PEARS Digital Reference Card)
Instructor Materials
AHA PEARS Instructors and PALS Instructors are authorized to teach the AHA’s PEARS Course. 15-1055 PEARS DVD 15-1054 PEARS Instructor Manual Also available in eBook (product 15-3125) OR 15-1057 PEARS Instructor Package (includes PEARS instructor and provider manuals, Course DVD, and PEARS posters) OPTIONAL: 15-1052 PEARS Provider Manual, includes 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card Also available in eBook (product 15-3123, includes access to PEARS Digital Reference Card) 15-1053 PEARS Pocket Reference Card OPTIONAL: 15-1056 PEARS Posters Additional course materials available for Instructors at AHA Instructor Network

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