The Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) course conveys an evidence-based approach to care of the newborn at birth and facilitates effective team-based care for healthcare professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. This course content delivers curricula for Advanced Providers who may participate in neonatal resuscitation beyond positive pressure ventilation.
This is a hybrid course that requires the purchase and completion of the online course curriculum ($55) in addition to registration into this hands on course.
To obtain an NRP Provider Card, an individual must successfully complete the NRP 8th Edition Provider Course components:
Part 1 NRP 8th Edition ADVANCED (1-11) Provider Curriculum. Complete all the online components of the program, including the Essentials Online Learning Assessment and the Advanced Online Learning Assessment. These online components will assess and verify your foundational knowledge of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program Advanced Provider curriculum.
Part 2 Upon completion of the online activities, you will need to complete this ADVANCED instructor led course that offers the opportunity to practice/review advanced resuscitation skills and participate in simulation/debriefing that focuses on critical leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
Passing all assignments is required for issuance of an NRP Advanced Provider eCard.
Course accomodates both Full Certification and Recertification Providers. Students must complete the online portion of the course AT LEAST 24 HOURS PRIOR to class start time, and bring a copy of their online completion certificate to the beginning of class as proof and record of completion of Part 1.
All participants must log onto NRP Learning to complete the 8th Edition NRP Provider Course Part 1. This online course should be purchased through the NRP learning platform. You will select the "NRP 8th Edition Advanced(1-11) Provider Curriculum ." This is the $55 course option. Once completed, print and bring a copy of your certificate of competion to class with you. If you are unable to print, email a copy of your certificate to ktimmons@remsa-cf.com AND have a screenshot available to show to instructor prior to the start of class. Part 1 MUST be completed at least 24 HOURS prior to entry into Part 2.
If you have any questions regarding course requiremnets, please email ktimmons@remsa-cf.com.
The NRP Provider Card requires renewal every two years. This continuing education activity is approved by the American Academy of Pediatrics, an organization accredited by CAPCE, for 12.00 Advanced CEHs, activity number 21-AAOP-F3-2024.
Upon completion of this continuing medical education activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the physiologic changes that occur when the fetus makes the transition to extrauterine life.
- State the steps to take when anticipating and preparing for the birth of a newborn.
- Describe the initial steps of newborn care, including indicators for care at the radiant warmer including oxygen management and indications for CPAP
- State indicators for positive-pressure ventilation, signs that positive-pressure ventilation is inflating the lungs, ventilation corrective steps, and indicators for insertion of a laryngeal mask.
- State the indicators for insertion of an endotracheal tube and the steps for preparation, insertion, securing, and assisting with this procedure.
- State the indicators for initiating chest compressions, describe proper technique, and signs that indicate compressions may be discontinued.
- State the indicators for epinephrine and volume expanders and describe the proper techniques for administration and evaluation of this intervention.
- State parameters for the use of post-resuscitation care.
- Describe the strategies specific to resuscitation and stabilization of the preterm newborn.
- Describe management of the newborn whose clinical status requires special consideration, such as airway complications and lung abnormalities, congenital anomalies, and complications due to maternal opiate or anesthesia exposure
- Describe the ethical principles associated with newborn resuscitation, what to do when a baby dies, and how to support parents and staff through the grieving process.
- Recognize the principles of neonatal resuscitation.
- Identify the need for resuscitation and how to provide initial steps of resuscitation.
- Identify the knowledge and equipment essential to determine and provide positive pressure ventilation.
- Name the indications and skills needed to provide endotracheal intubation during neonatal resuscitation.
- Define the scope and practice of use of medications during neonatal resuscitation.
- Review special situations in neonatal resuscitation; Translate these skills & knowledge for use as needed outside the delivery room.
- Differentiate the indications and skills required in neonatal resuscitation for a preterm delivery.