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Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Assessment (PEARS) Courses

The Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS) training courses are similar to Basic Life Support (BLS) training, but focuses more on infant and child patients suffering from respiratory distress, cardiac arrest and more.

Along with BLS training, PEARS provides healthcare employees life-saving skills needed to improve the outcomes of patient lives. It is an initial response to life-threatening cases which is later followed by more advanced patient management including Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

Healthcare providers who need PEARS training will learn various skills such as high-quality CPR for children and infants, respiratory emergencies and more. Those who need PEARS training include healthcare providers or first responders in schools, health centres, etc.

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Interested in a more advanced course? Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training focuses on identifying the course of action required in a pediatric emergency as well as teamwork and leadership skills. PALS training will cover material taught in PEARS training and more!

At Coast2Coast, our Pediatric Advanced Life Support training courses are offered through the Heart and Stroke foundation. Click the link below to learn more!

Training LevelPediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)
All In-Class Training:8 hours teaching time
Course Content:

High-performance CPR for children & infants

2+ rescuer resuscitation including team dynamics

Pediatric assessment

Recognition and stabilization of:

  • respiratory emergencies
  • shock emergencies
  • cardiopulmonary arrest
Requirements:

100% attendance of the course

75% score on the multiple choice knowledge test

Certification:Certificate will be issued, valid for 2 years

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization training is important for healthcare personnel to obtain. We understand this importance which is why we are now offering PEARS training throughout Ontario.

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CPR-HCP has recently been replaced with Basic Life Support (HCP).
Learn more about this newly designed class for Health Care Providers.

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Testimonials!

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J Sacco
13 hours ago
Highly recommend
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Denisha Sinclair
13 hours ago
Honestly, great training. Shout out Mustafa. He was excellent and kept me engaged the entire time. Never felt so confident first aid training before. This is my second time completing first aid.
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van velasco
16 hours ago
Was great
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rodl kdm
16 hours ago
It was a perfect CPR training with Selina Rawe.
Response from the owner:Thank you, rodl kdm! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is wonderful at making the material easy to understand. We are so glad you had a perfect experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Yulan Guan
17 hours ago
Very helpful, thank you very much Mr.Ali
Response from the owner:Thank you, Yulan! 🙏 We agree that Mr. Ali is incredibly helpful when guiding students through their Red Cross certification in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Hanna Alazar
17 hours ago
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Ashlin S
17 hours ago
Ali was great! Very helpful and very nice! Thanks Ali!
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Anna Cioffi
17 hours ago
Awsome presentation, Selina,is a fantastic presenter . She knows the subject very well and teaches it to her audience very well!! Great work! Selina! Thank you!
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Loida Gacayan
17 hours ago
The training is exciting and trainor is very knowledgeable and makes the training fun and exiting.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Loida! 🎉 We are so glad our trainer made your Red Cross certification in North York both fun and exciting. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Andrea Apelbaum
17 hours ago
Great class Fun and informative
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Andrea! 🎉 We are so glad you found your class both fun and informative. It is great to hear you had an enjoyable experience while earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Marites Ramirez
17 hours ago
Selina was so professional; she helped us learn in such a fun and effective way. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marites! 🙏 We agree that Selina is wonderful at keeping things professional yet fun and effective. We're glad you had such a great experience earning your Standard First Aid with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Michelle Reis-Cerqueira
18 hours ago
Selena made everyone feel involved and very interactive learning. She kept us on our toes the entire time. I highly recommend Selena. Best first aid training in years.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Michelle! 🎉 We agree that Selena is fantastic at keeping everyone involved and interactive during class. We are so glad you had such a great experience with your Standard First Aid training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Samantha Maxwell
18 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us for your Red Cross certification in North York, Samantha! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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soniya Tamrakar
19 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Soniya! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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jinky paulino
1 day ago
Ali is so great and amazing.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jinky! 🎉 We agree, Ali is amazing and does a wonderful job of keeping everyone engaged during their Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jake King
2 days ago
Completed my First aid and CPR course there today! Great experience
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jake! 🎉 We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course with us in Nepean today. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Pedram Ehyaii
2 days ago
Had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pedram! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great learning experience with Ali Sekhavati in Richmond Hill. He does a wonderful job of making our CPR/AED training engaging and easy to follow. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Alina
2 days ago
Excellent BLS course! The instructor was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything clearly. The hands-on practice made me feel much more confident in performing CPR and using an AED. The course was well organized, interactive, and easy to follow. I highly recommend it to anyone needing BLS certification or a refresher.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Alina! 🎉 We are so glad the hands-on practice helped build your confidence during your BLS Provider course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vincent Idos
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Vincent! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Harsha Billava Raja
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Harsha! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Nepean for your next recertification when you need to renew your CPR/AED training. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Paula Valverde
2 days ago
Maria was an amazing instructor, she made the course dynamic and easy to remember. Gracias!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Paula! 🙏 We agree, Maria is wonderful at keeping the class dynamic and helping the information stick. We're so glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Yasaman Mohammadzadeh
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Yasaman! ⭐ We hope to see you in Richmond Hill for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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katarina lai
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Katarina! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Shawn Skrzek
2 days ago
Excellent, Tatiana Briceno was my Teacher. She is Extremely Knowledgeable, has a Fantastic Teaching Method, is Very Friendly, and help’s and assures all students. I “ Highly Recommend Tatiana”, as well as Coast2Coast First Aid. Well done, great job.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shawn! 🎉 We agree that Tatiana Briceno is a fantastic teacher who is incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. We are glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with her in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Asuda Hasan
2 days ago
Mostafa Elsaid is the top trainer. His teaching style ensures that the information stays with you permanently.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Asuda! 🎉 We completely agree that Mostafa Elsaid is an outstanding trainer who makes the information stick. We are so glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Burlington. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

First Aid & CPR/AED Training

Along with Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) training, Coast2Coast also offers First Aid and CPR/AED training courses that follow the Canadian Red Cross guidelines. Our two first aid training courses are Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C as well as Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C. Each of these courses are offered in the Traditional All In-Class format or the Online Blended format.

Each of our First Aid and CPR/AED courses are WSIB approved and taught by one of our highly trained Canadian Red Cross instructors. Practice hands-on skills such as wound care, CPR, bandaging and more with top-notch equipment, guaranteed to make you feel confident in your life-saving skills.

Currently, our First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) courses are held separately as of April 2019. First aid training will cover basic to advanced skills as well as CPR, AED and choking for adults, children and infants. Our Basic Life Support course will have some overlap of skills, but will primarily focus on high-intensity CPR, BVM, how to work in a fast-paced environment with a team and more.

First Aid + BLS Bundle

Many students who require Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP) training also require first aid training. If you require both trainings for your school program or workplace, you may be eligible for our BLS bundle discount!

To take advantage of the bundle discount, you must register for two separate courses:

  1. Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C OR Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
  2. Basic Life Support (BLS-HCP)

This discount will be applied to the Basic Life Support registration, reducing the price to $39.99+HST per person.

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Offering You the Best Training

Our goal at Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics is to make our students feel confident in the skills they learn during their training with us. With this in mind, we strive to provide high quality training equipment for our courses. Not only is equipment important, though! We also have the best Canadian Red Cross instructors on our team, ready to help the first responders and citizens in our communities learn amazing first aid and CPR skills.

If you ever have any questions regarding a First Aid and CPR/AED training course at Coast2Coast, please contact us via email or our toll-free number: 866-291-9121. We would be happy to answer any questions or concerns you have about a training course.

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