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.
Audience
For healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill children and any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients.
This course is not intended for those credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care.
For healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill children and any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients.
This course is not intended for those credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care.
Course 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the AHA determine the cost for all training courses and the accompanying course materials?
A: Costs for courses and materials are determined by Training Centers or Instructors and may vary. The AHA does not regulate price; however, provides its authorized distributors suggested retail pricing on course materials.
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Course Updates
| This course update provides corrections for table numbering on pages 40 through 83 in the PEARS Provider Manual (80-1417). January 2008 PEARS Provider Manual [ISBN No 978-0-87493-535-6, AHA Product Number 80-1417] | ||
| Location | Original Text | Changed Text |
| Page 40, Table 1. Initial Management of Respiratory Distress or Failure | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 1” | Table should be numbered “Table 5” |
| Page 46, Table 2. PEARS Modified Asthma Severity Score: Classification of Mild, Moderate, and Severe Asthma | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 2” | Table should be numbered “Table 6” |
| Page 53. Table 1. Common Signs of Shock | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 1” | Table should be numbered “Table 7” |
| Page 55, Table 2. Signs of Hypovolemic Shock | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 2” | Table should be numbered “Table 8” |
| Page 56, Table 3. Signs of Distributive Shock | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 3” | Table should be numbered “Table 9” |
| Page 59, Table 4. Findings Consistent With Cardiogenic Shock | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 4” | Table should be numbered “Table 10” |
| Page 70, Figure. Pathway to cardiac arrest | Figure not numbered | Figure should be Figure 3 |
| Page 70, Table 1. Signs of Cardiopulmonary Failure | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 1” | Table should be numbered “Table 12” |
| Page 71, Table 2. Clinical Signs of Cardiac Arrest | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 2” | Table should be numbered “Table 13” |
| Page 72, Table 3. Summary of BLS ABCD Maneuvers for Infants, Children, and Adults | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 3” | Table should be numbered “Table 14” |
| Page 77, Table 2. Effective Team Dynamics Observation Sheet | Table incorrectly numbered “Table 2” | Table should be numbered “Table 15” |
| Page 83, fourth line of text under Skills Test Requirements | Page 83, fourth line of text under Skills Test Requirements | Text should read, “Summary of BLS ABCD Maneuvers (Table 14)” |
Instructor Materials
PEARS Instructor Manual (80-1418)
PEARS DVD (80-1419)
PEARS Posters (80-1477)
OR
PEARS Instructor Package (80-1478) includes: PEARS Provider Manual with student CD and Pocket Reference Card, PEARS Instructor Manual with instructor CD, PEARS DVD & 6-Poster Set.
AHA Instructor Network
Student Materials
PEARS Provider Manual (80-1417)
PEARS Pocket Reference Card (80-1476)
