PEARS

The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course do not represent income to the Association.

PALS REGISTRATION
PALS PRE-TEST

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.

Intended 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.

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 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.

This course may be done by request. For more information and to schedule a course please contact Mary Ann Vaughan at (541) 430-7149 or by e-mail at mavemtrn@comcast.net