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PEARS Course in Mississauga | Heart & Stroke Certified | CHCPTI
Heart & Stroke Foundation Certified

PEARS Course in
Mississauga

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization — the intermediate pediatric emergency course that bridges BLS and PALS for healthcare professionals near Square One.

  • Systematic pediatric assessment approach
  • High-quality CPR for children & infants
  • Recognition & stabilization of respiratory emergencies
  • Recognition & stabilization of shock emergencies
  • Heart & Stroke Foundation certificate — 2-year validity
  • Located near Square One, Mississauga
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Where PEARS Fits

The Bridge Between BLS and PALS

PEARS is an intermediate pediatric emergency course — perfect for healthcare providers who occasionally treat infants and children and need skills beyond BLS, without the full PALS certification.

Foundation

BLS

Basic Life Support — prerequisite for PEARS

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PEARS

Intermediate pediatric emergency assessment & stabilization

Advanced

PALS

Full advanced pediatric life support certification

Course Curriculum

What You'll Learn in Our PEARS Course

Our Heart & Stroke certified PEARS course prepares you to recognize and stabilize pediatric emergencies using evidence-based interventions in those critical first minutes.

Pediatric Systematic Assessment

Apply the Pediatric Assessment Triangle (PAT) and a systematic ABCDE approach to rapidly identify infants and children in respiratory distress, shock, or cardiac arrest.

High-Quality CPR — Children & Infants

Master high-quality CPR techniques specific to pediatric patients, including proper compression depth, rate, and recoil for infants versus children, integrated with team dynamics.

Respiratory Emergency Recognition

Recognize upper and lower airway obstruction, respiratory distress, and respiratory failure in pediatric patients and initiate early, targeted stabilization interventions.

Shock Emergency Recognition

Identify early signs of shock in pediatric patients and apply immediate stabilization interventions before transfer to advanced care, preventing further deterioration.

Cardiopulmonary Arrest Management

Recognize and manage pediatric cardiac arrest including multi-rescuer resuscitation, AED use, and seamless integration of BLS and PEARS interventions in team scenarios.

Multi-Rescuer Team Dynamics

Practice effective closed-loop communication, role clarity, and team coordination during simulated real-world pediatric emergency scenarios.

⚠ Prerequisites — Please Read Before Booking

  • Current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider Certificate is required for all PEARS participants
  • No prior pediatric emergency certification is required — PEARS is designed for providers who occasionally manage pediatric emergencies
Online Booking

Reserve Your PEARS Course Spot

Choose an available date and time that works for your schedule. Booking is instant and secure — confirmation sent to your email.

Who Should Attend

PEARS Is for Providers Who Occasionally Treat Children

Ideal for healthcare professionals and emergency responders who need intermediate pediatric emergency skills — without the full PALS certification requirement.

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Nurses & Clinic Staff

Non-pediatric-specialist settings

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Paramedics & First Responders

Pre-hospital pediatric response

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School Medical Staff

School nurses & health aides

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Rural Healthcare Providers

Limited pediatric specialist access

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Family Physicians

General practice & walk-in clinics

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Healthcare Students

Clinical placement preparation

Simple Process

Get PEARS Certified in 4 Steps

From booking to certificate — everything completed in a single day.

Confirm Prerequisite

Ensure you hold a current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider Certificate before booking.

Book Online

Select your date and time using the Bookeo scheduler above — instant confirmation sent to your email.

Attend Training

Full-day hands-on training at our Mississauga Training Centre, near Square One Shopping Centre.

Receive Certificate

Walk out with your Heart & Stroke PEARS Provider certificate — valid for 2 years, nationally recognized.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions – PEARS Course in Mississauga

Everything you need to know before enrolling in our PEARS certification course.

PEARS (Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization) is an intermediate pediatric emergency care course by Heart & Stroke Foundation. It equips healthcare providers to recognize early signs of respiratory distress, shock, and cardiac arrest in infants and children, and apply life-saving stabilization interventions. It bridges the gap between BLS and PALS.

PEARS is an intermediate course for providers who occasionally manage pediatric emergencies, focusing on early recognition and stabilization before transfer to advanced care. PALS is a comprehensive advanced course for providers who regularly manage complex pediatric cardiac and respiratory emergencies. If you work in a pediatric unit, ED, or ICU, PALS may be more appropriate.

PEARS is ideal for nurses, paramedics, school medical staff, family physicians, clinic staff, and healthcare professionals working in clinics, schools, or rural facilities who occasionally encounter pediatric emergencies but do not require the full PALS certification.

Yes. A current Heart & Stroke Foundation BLS Provider Certificate is required before enrolling in PEARS. Unlike PALS, no precourse self-assessment is required — just bring your valid BLS card.

Your Heart & Stroke Foundation PEARS Provider certificate is valid for 2 years. A renewal course is required after expiry to maintain your certification status.

Yes. The Heart & Stroke Foundation PEARS Provider certificate issued by CHCPTI is recognized by hospitals, clinics, and healthcare employers across Canada, including Ontario, and meets provincial healthcare licensing requirements for intermediate pediatric emergency training.

Please review our full Refund and Cancellation Policy before booking. For specific questions, call us at +1 437-937-0400 or reach out via WhatsApp.

Our Location

Mississauga Training Centre

Fully equipped with pediatric simulation mannequins, AED trainers, and all PEARS required equipment. Conveniently located near Square One Shopping Centre.

Mississauga Training Centre

39 Dundas St E, Mississauga, ON

Near Square One Shopping Centre

Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Courses may run outside business hours

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