AHA Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Resuscitation, & Stabilization (PEARS)

Course Objectives

The participants who complete this training program will be certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics® (AAP®) and American Heart Association® (AHA®) as a PEARS Provider. This course is designed for medical providers (EMTs, LPNs, RNs not in emergency or intensive care) to review how to assess, care for and resuscitate pediatric patients with respiratory, shock, and cardiac emergencies. With this training, you can better understand how to reduce mortality of pediatric patients. Skills and treatments of potential and actual pediatric victims of cardiopulmonary emergencies. Skills include respiratory management, defibrillation, fluid administration, and team dynamics, with emphasis on high quality CPR. American Heart Association certification card provided.

Course Length

8 hours for recognition & renewal, with DVD presentation, lecture, practical application, written exam & skills tests.

Prerequisite

Current BLS Provider Certification

Intended Audience

All healthcare providers, such as EMTs, nurses, nurse aids, technicians, and unit clerks who may respond to pediatric emergencies and resuscitation. May also be for advanced level providers on years opposite PALS certification.

Pricing

Recognition: $125
Renewal: $125

Textbook: $40

Textbook

The Textbook shown is the required version for this course. If your textbook does not look like the one below, please add either a physical book or eBook to your order when registering for the course. If your course is within five days, please purchase an eBook, as we cannot guarantee delivery of a physical book prior to your course.

The textbook for each course is required at the course. There is a written exam at the end of the course, and it is an open book test. It is necessary for you to have your own book.

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