Expert PEARS Certification Course in Lomita CA
The PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization) course is vital for healthcare professionals who may be the first to respond to pediatric medical emergencies. This intermediate-level training provides the tools to recognize and treat life-threatening conditions before they escalate. It bridges the gap between basic and advanced pediatric care, ensuring rapid, accurate, and confident response in critical moments.
What You'll Learn in PEARS:
- Learn to assess respiratory distress, shock, and cardiopulmonary arrest in children and infants.
- Gain hands-on practice with real-life scenarios.
- Understand how to stabilize pediatric patients until advanced support arrives.
- Receive an American Heart Association (AHA) PEARS certification upon completion.
Our PEARS Certification Course in Lomita, CA, is offered biweekly and is led by certified instructors who are actively practicing in the healthcare field. Our course ensures medical professionals are equipped with the critical skills needed to improve pediatric patient outcomes in real-world emergency settings.
Who Should Enroll
The PEARS course is ideal for those who work with or may encounter pediatric patients, even if not in advanced care roles. It is especially beneficial for providers who do not require full PALS certification but still want to be prepared for pediatric emergencies.
Ideal Participants
- Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and first responders
- Nurses working in urgent care, outpatient, or emergency departments
- School nurses and childcare health providers
- Physician assistants and general practitioners
- Clinical staff in surgical or ambulatory centers
This course enhances your readiness to act quickly and effectively in the crucial moments following pediatric emergencies, filling the gap between initial recognition and specialized intervention.
Why Choose Us
Trusted Instruction
Our PEARS course is led by certified healthcare professionals with real-world emergency care experience. They bring practical insight and clinical knowledge to each session, ensuring you gain confidence through relevant, hands-on learning—not just textbook theory.
Flexible Scheduling
We offer biweekly classes in Lomita, CA, making it easy for busy medical professionals to complete training without compromising their work shifts or responsibilities. Our scheduling is designed to accommodate the demanding nature of healthcare careers.
AHA Accredited
As an American Heart Association-approved training center, we deliver PEARS instruction that meets nationally recognized standards. Your certification is accepted across the U.S., helping you maintain compliance and demonstrate competence in pediatric emergency readiness.
FAQs
The PEARS course is designed for healthcare providers who infrequently see critically ill children but need to be prepared to act in emergencies—such as EMTs, nurses, school health staff, and urgent care clinicians.
You'll learn to assess pediatric patients, recognize early signs of respiratory distress, shock, or cardiac arrest, and provide appropriate stabilization until more advanced care becomes available.
Yes. Upon successful completion, participants receive an official American Heart Association PEARS Provider eCard, valid for two years and recognized nationwide.