Neonatal Resuscitation Program - NRP
8th Edition
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.
The 8th Edition has two different levels of NRP Provider status: NRP Essentials or NRP Advanced. The selection of level depends on the provider's primary role in resuscitation.
From the AAP:
"Anyone involved in the care of a newborn should take NRP Essentials. The NRP Essentials participant is responsible for material in textbook Lessons1 through 4 only. This includes use of the laryngeal mask and orogastric tube. Each facility may determine if the NRP Essentials provider is also responsible for CPAP administration in the delivery room. The NRP Essentials learner may study additional lessons for knowledge enhancement (Lessons 5 through 11 and supplemental lessons 12 through 14) but will not be tested on that material."
"NRP Advanced may be appropriate for those who attend births and are responsible for anticipated resuscitation of the newborn with known risk factors and for those who participate in neonatal resuscitation beyond positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). The NRP Advanced participant is responsible for the material in textbook Lessons 1 through 11. They may study the supplemental lessons 12 through 14 but will not be tested on that material."
Note that once your course selection is made, it cannot be changed without completing the other provider course module. It is recommended to take the NRP Advanced module if you are in doubt over which track to take, and especially for those who may anticipate working in a different facility over the next two years.
Completion of the program does not imply that an individual has the competence to perform neonatal resuscitation. Each hospital is responsible for determining the level of competence and qualifications required for someone to assume clinical responsibility for neonatal resuscitation.
Please note NRP courses do not certify the learner to perform any resuscitation technique, and course participants should not exceed their scope of practice defined by their professional governing body and institutional job description.
The 8th Edition has two different levels of NRP Provider status: NRP Essentials or NRP Advanced. The selection of level depends on the provider's primary role in resuscitation.
From the AAP:
"Anyone involved in the care of a newborn should take NRP Essentials. The NRP Essentials participant is responsible for material in textbook Lessons1 through 4 only. This includes use of the laryngeal mask and orogastric tube. Each facility may determine if the NRP Essentials provider is also responsible for CPAP administration in the delivery room. The NRP Essentials learner may study additional lessons for knowledge enhancement (Lessons 5 through 11 and supplemental lessons 12 through 14) but will not be tested on that material."
"NRP Advanced may be appropriate for those who attend births and are responsible for anticipated resuscitation of the newborn with known risk factors and for those who participate in neonatal resuscitation beyond positive-pressure ventilation (PPV). The NRP Advanced participant is responsible for the material in textbook Lessons 1 through 11. They may study the supplemental lessons 12 through 14 but will not be tested on that material."
Note that once your course selection is made, it cannot be changed without completing the other provider course module. It is recommended to take the NRP Advanced module if you are in doubt over which track to take, and especially for those who may anticipate working in a different facility over the next two years.
Completion of the program does not imply that an individual has the competence to perform neonatal resuscitation. Each hospital is responsible for determining the level of competence and qualifications required for someone to assume clinical responsibility for neonatal resuscitation.
Please note NRP courses do not certify the learner to perform any resuscitation technique, and course participants should not exceed their scope of practice defined by their professional governing body and institutional job description.
NRP Textbook - 8th Edition
(NOT INCLUDED - Available through the AAP or another reseller)
NRP Provider Pin ($10)
NRP Reference Card Set
($8)
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Completing the 8th Edition Neonatal Resuscitation Program course involves several steps:
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If you have already completed the 8th Edition online course, click below to register for your in-person skills session.
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