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The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) Provider course is an intermediary pediatric skills course that builds on BLS concepts and can be a stepping stone towards certification in pediatric advanced life support (PALS). PEARS equips healthcare providers who periodically care for pediatric patients with foundational skills to participate in the initial management of respiratory and shock emergencies, and cardiopulmonary arrest. PEARS is designed for healthcare providers and first responders who provide care to patients in a wide variety of settings, including rural health centres, schools, or large urban health centres with diverse ranges in scope of practice among staff. 

Active case-based instruction will be used to teach students to provide appropriate lifesaving interventions within the initial minutes after response until the child is transferred to advanced life support care.
 

• Reflects science of the most recent Guidelines Update for CPR and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)
• Hands-on class format reinforces pediatric Basic Life Support (BLS) 
• Simulation, video demonstration, and real-world scenarios

• High-quality CPR for children and infants, including team dynamics
• Systematic approach to pediatric assessment
• Recognition and stabilization of respiratory emergencies
• Recognition and stabilization of shock emergencies
• Recognition and stabilization of cardiopulmonary arrest
• Multi-rescuer resuscitation

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 
Heart & Stroke PEARS Provider course eligible for two (2) credits per hour under Section 2 of the MOC Program as “Traineeships”. 

College of Family Physicians of Canada 
Heart & Stroke PEARS Provider course eligible for two Mainpro+ Certified credits per hour.

Other Colleges / Regulatory Bodies
Heart & Stroke courses are recognized across Canada. We are committed to continuous assessment and accreditation. Check with your college or professional affiliation to see if this course is eligible for credits.

Duration~8 hours
Certification length2 years