Course

This course is designed as an intermediate course for credentialed healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill children. The name of the course is descriptive of the course purpose and is designed to enhance basic pediatric life support knowledge to prepare the learner to initiate and manage the first few minutes of a pediatric arrest or prevent the arrest of a pediatric victim at risk of severe cardiopulmonary distress. Guidelines established by the American Heart Association will be utilized.

PEARS is for any healthcare provider who might encounter pediatric patients in their profession. It is not intended for those staff credentialed for advanced pediatric skills that routinely provide pediatric care. PEARS is an intermediate course to equip healthcare providers with the tools to recognize and begin stabilization of the pediatric victim prior to an arrest. Case studies and videos will be utilized to provide opportunities to integrate knowledge with practical skills.

All participants must have CPR certification prior to taking the course. There is no pretest. Review of the material prior to class is still required.

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This 2-day advanced life support course is geared toward EMT-Intermediate and EMT-Paramedic providers, as well as RNs working in a setting outside the hospital.  14.5 nursing contact hours are offered for this course.

2 Day Course:
Free to Methodist employees.
$40 for those outside of the Methodist facility.

Renewal Course:
The class is free to Methodist employees.
$20 to those outside of the Methodist facility.

You are required to pick up a book two weeks prior to the class.  A pretest is mandatory.  If you are from outside Le Bonheur, you will be responsible for obtaining your own book prior to class.  Books for Methoidst employees can be obtained from the Education Center at 850 Poplar, Building #1 from 8AM to 3PM CST.  Debra Cofer will need to be notified prior to picking up a book at 901-287-6044.

You will receive 13.5 contact hours for this course.