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.

Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

Training Level	Pediatric 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.

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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Giovanna Zambri

I recently completed the standard first aid cpr course, and I was content with the experience. The instructor kia was engaging, clearly knowledgeable, and made the class feel interactive and practical. I really appreciated how how he broke down each technique and gave us hands on training. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to be prepared in an emergency

Response from the owner:Thank you, Giovanna, for your kind review and recommendation. We're delighted Kia made the class engaging and practical and that the hands-on breakdown of techniques was helpful. It’s great to hear you feel prepared for an emergency. We appreciate you choosing our course and hope to see you again for refresher training.

Cheech Sun

I’ve taken several CPR courses at different institutions, but this was by far the best experience yet. The instructor Kia was incredibly knowledgeable and kept us fully engaged the entire time. Kia's ability to demonstrate techniques in a clear, easy-to-understand way made a huge difference. I left the class feeling truly confident that I could handle a real-world emergency. If you're looking for high-quality training that actually prepares you, I highly recommend this course.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Cheech. We're thrilled Kia and the course exceeded your expectations and left you feeling confident to handle real-world emergencies. We'll be sure to pass your praise along to Kia. We appreciate the recommendation and welcome you back for refresher courses anytime.

Maitor

I recently completed a BLS class with Andrea and it was by far one of the best BLS courses I've taken. Andrea explained everything clearly, made the material easy to understand and created a really supportive learning environment. The class was well organized, hands on and engaging which made it easier to understand. I highly recommend taking a BLS class with Andrea if you have a chance. I'll be back next year and hopefully able to ask her to train my team as well.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Maitor! We’re thrilled Andrea made the BLS class clear, hands-on, and supportive. We’ve passed your compliments along to her and truly appreciate your recommendation. We look forward to training your team next year—please reach out when you’re ready to schedule.

Joby George

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joby, for the 5-star review! We appreciate your support and are thrilled you had a great experience. Our team looks forward to serving you again, and we're here if you need anything.

Shelley Nicholas

Selina was awesome! So great to spend the day with her. A great sense of humor and alot of fun!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Shelley! We’re thrilled you had a great day with Selina—she loves making visits fun and bringing good humor. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon.

therese sumalinog

Training was informative and well-organized. Instructor Selina Rawe made it fun and engaging through her little games and Q&A. Thank you Selina!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Therese, for the wonderful review. We’re delighted the training was informative and well-organized and that Selina made it fun and engaging with her games and Q&A. I’ll be sure to pass your thanks along to Selina. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you at future sessions.

Nikita Noseworthy

Selina was so fun and she was able to bring real life experience to the class! She was relatable and kind, but gave great insight and very knowledgeable! A++

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Nikita! We're thrilled Selina's real-world experience, relatable style, and knowledge made the class engaging and insightful. We'll share your A++ feedback with her and hope to see you in another class soon.

luci

Such an excellent instructor! She is very informative, knowledgeable with a great sense of humor! I truly enjoyed her course and highly recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Luci! We're thrilled you enjoyed the course and appreciated her knowledge, clear instruction, and great sense of humor. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back for another class soon.

Aujin Choi

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star rating, Aujin Choi! We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again soon.

naomi m

Ìfé was an incredibly knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging instructor. I really enjoyed the course and feel like I learned a lot!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words, Naomi. We're delighted to hear Ìfé's knowledge and passion made the course engaging and that you learned a lot. We'll be sure to pass your feedback along to Ìfé. We hope to see you in another class soon.

F 8

Very pleasant and glad to have participated with this class. Detailed, explenatory and very well conducted Merci'.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review. We're delighted you found the class detailed, explanatory, and well conducted, and we're glad you enjoyed participating. We appreciate you joining us and look forward to welcoming you to another session. Merci!

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Valentina Cukurs

So educative and fun. Tatiana the instructor was amazing!

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Valentina! We're delighted the session was both educational and fun, and we'll be sure Tatiana hears your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Lexie

I loved my experience with Tatiana! She’s a great instructor. She explains things very clearly and includes good examples. As a uni student I’ve had experience with all different types of lecturers, and she is really easy to listen to and keep on track

Response from the owner:Thank you, Lexie, for your wonderful review. We're thrilled Tatiana's clear explanations and helpful examples made your lessons engaging and easy to follow. We'll be sure to share your kind words with her. We appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon.

Kevin so

Amazing experience at this place. The lady Maria was the best with the training. I came in feeling really uncertain and nervous but left very confident and sure about myself.

Really nice experience!

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Kevin. We're delighted Maria made your training so positive and helped you leave feeling confident. We'll share your kind words with her and the team. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to supporting you in the future.

Nujal Dhungana

LOVE IT. TITANIA WAS AMAZING 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled Titania made your experience amazing. We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to her. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Makes

The instructor was very warm and kind and had a great teaching technique by engaging the class and having participation

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review. We’re thrilled the instructor’s warm, kind approach and engaging, participatory teaching style made the class enjoyable for you. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with them. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know and hope to see you again soon.

Darshika Selvasivam

Azra is excellent and structured the teaching providing immediate feedback. I am so glad I came to Scarborough for her in person class! It is worth it.

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Darshika. We’re thrilled Azra’s structured teaching and immediate feedback made your in-person class in Scarborough worthwhile. We appreciate you choosing us and look forward to welcoming you again.

Ice Dalusung

Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review, Ice Dalusung. We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Haidar Naanoua

I went through the course with Maria and it was a super fun time. Everything was easily understandable and she explained everything very well. Definitely choose Maria as your instructor as she is super easy going and explains everything perfectly.

Sneha Acharya

Dr. Adel was great, very energetic and the class went really smoothly as well.

Edinson Guzman

The course was very informative leaving me feeling very confident in being able to administer first aid and cpr with an aed. Scott F was a great instructor. He was very upbeat which made it easy to listen to and kept it interesting. Thanks again Scott! I would recommend Coast2Coast to everyone.

Taelon Gray

Scott's First Responder Recert absolutely exceeded my expectations. I am a relatively new Athletic Therapist who was looking for my first recert and didn't know what to expect from a recert that wasn't led by an athletic therapist. Scott was able to make the class engaging, was able to challenge each of us individually based on our strengths and weakness, helped me learn to really "own" the leadership role in responding, and brought along a strong sense of humour that kept me engaged. Scott was able to provide extra advice from having worked in the field and was able to help me refine specific techniques such as D.I.Y Tourniquets. Scott has a passion for helping to produce competent responders and it shows through his work, preparation, and adaptability. Highly Recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Taelon! We're so glad Scott's First Responder recertification exceeded your expectations, especially as a new Athletic Therapist looking to refine techniques like D.I.Y Tourniquets in North York. We agree, Scott's passion for helping to produce competent responders truly shines through his engaging instruction and humour! 💪 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Shawna mclean

Great course and loved the attention to details , our instructor Kelly always asked if we understood and was not hesitant to answer questions to clarify, thanks for Sharing your story Kelly, it was clear you have a genuine care for people in general, it was a pleasure to be in your class.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shawna mclean! ❤️ We're so glad you had such a positive experience with Kelly. We agree, Kelly's attention to details and genuine care for people, especially when sharing her story, truly makes our Standard First Aid courses in Nepean exceptional. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sarah McKean

Our instructor, Chuck, was extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. He used really helpful videos, personal connections, and anecdotes from his experiences, which made the session really engaging. We all left our session feeling positive and empowered. Thanks for everything, Chuck!

Maanasa Sethuraman

Loveleen was an awesome instructor! He explained things clearly and answered all our questions with details and examples. Thank you for this wonderful experience!

Hayden

I've had 2 courses at this location – one with Ali and one with Kia – with both courses being very in-depth and informative, while still being very fun and engaging over several hours thanks to the instructors being both knowledgeable and entertaining with their presentation styles. Highly recommended.

FYI – Each course ends with an online test, so make sure you have a phone and remember the information you used to sign up for the course to avoid being locked out.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Hayden! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you've had two fantastic experiences with us in Newmarket. It's wonderful that both Ali and Kia made your Red Cross certification courses so in-depth, informative, fun, and engaging! We completely agree they are both incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Oran Barriffe

Johnny Time

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Johnny Time! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Mississauga. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Devan Ducasse

Joyal was a fun instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Devan! 🎉 We're so glad you found Joyal to be a fun instructor. We agree, Joyal has a wonderful way of making the Standard First Aid learning experience engaging in Oakville. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, YK! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alpine Zapata

Response from the owner:Thanks for the great rating, Alpine! ⭐ We hope to see you back for your next recertification in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tyler Chen

Joyal did a great job, very good instructor!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tyler Chen! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is a fantastic instructor and we're so glad you had a great experience with your Standard First Aid course in Oakville. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sol Yohama Avalos Cevallos

Good training ! Thank you !!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sol Yohama Avalos Cevallos! We're so glad you found our Standard First Aid training in Oakville to be good. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! ⭐ – The Coast2Coast Team

Joyce Tawedrous

Joyal was a great instructor and very informative and friendly!!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Joyce Tawedrous! 🎉 We're so glad to hear Joyal was a great instructor and made your Red Cross certification in Oakville so informative and friendly. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Terry Hind

The training was provided by instructor Sharon board who did a very thorough job of presenting the material. She answered lots of questions thoroughly and was able to help us relate to various emergency situations through her own experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Terry Hind! We're so glad to hear Sharon Board provided such a thorough and relatable experience during your training in Nepean. We agree, she's excellent at helping students connect to emergency situations through her own valuable experience. Her approach makes learning essential skills for Standard First Aid truly effective! ⭐ Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Paramjit Kaur

I have amazing experience with coast2coast. Instructor Dimitrih was very polite and helping and experienced. I recommend their course.

Sarah Panchal

I had a fun and inviting experience at my Coast2Coast training! The instructor was well informed, had great stories to tell, and taught us well enough to ace the final test.

Laura C.

Great course online and John was a great in person instructor. Thank you for the good service.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Laura C.! We're so glad you found our online course effective and that John was a great in-person instructor for your Standard First Aid training in North York. We agree, he's fantastic! 🙏 If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Pars M

Mr Ali Sekhavati was best instructor , he made 4hrs class very interesting and fun . Extremely knowledgeable . Thank you

Rachel M

The instructor Ali is very friendly and knowledgeable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rachel M! 🙏 We're so glad to hear that Ali is very friendly and knowledgeable – we agree, he's excellent! It's fantastic you had such a positive experience during your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tabby McG

Instructor Ali was very efficient and effective. 4 hours went by very quickly

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tabby McG! 💪 We're so glad to hear that Ali was efficient and effective, and made your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket fly by. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Armiz T

Our instructor Azra took her time with explaining things thoroughly.

Harjap Dhillon

Elhamy has the best teaching methods .. great teacher .

Swastika Sharma

Thanks for the great class Azra☺️

Olivia

WALAA is a wonderful instructor
I love her patients of teaching.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Olivia! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is a wonderful instructor and her patience truly helps make the CPR/AED training clear and effective in Mississauga. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

A Wilmott

Kelly was great! Super informative and very knowledgeable

Response from the owner:Thank you, A Wilmott! ⭐ We agree, Kelly is fantastic at being super informative and very knowledgeable for our courses in Nepean. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them get their Standard First Aid certification too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Angelica Rivera

Wale Seyi

Great experience, the instructor touched every aspect and was very calm in receiving various questions on what we didn’t understand which in turned helped me better understand.

meschack maxino

Kelly Broad is an amazing instructor! Super patient, clear, and makes learning easy and fun. Highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn!

Response from the owner:Thank you, meschack maxino! 🙏 We agree that Kelly Broad is an amazing instructor – her patience and ability to make learning fun makes all the difference for our Standard First Aid courses in Nepean. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – 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:

Emergency First Aid & CPR/AED Level C OR Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C
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.

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.