PEARS certification teaches first responders and first aid providers how to recognize medical emergencies such as respiratory distress, shock and cardiac arrest, and provide appropriate lifesaving interventions until the child can be transported to an advanced life support provider. The goal of PEARS is to improve the quality of initial care provided to seriously ill or injured children in order to produce better medical outcomes .PEARS stands for Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization. Earning a PEARS certification helps healthcare providers develop the knowledge and skills needed for emergency evaluation and treatment of seriously ill infants and children.