OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Discuss physiology of asphyxia in the Neonate.
2. Perform the initial ABC’s of resuscitation.
3. Apply the correct use of oxygen to the Neonate during resuscitation.
4. Demonstrate the leadership skills of evaluation and decision making during delivery of the Neonate who may need resuscitative steps.
5. Assemble airway equipment necessary for airway management. Demonstrate basic and advanced techniques for managing a Neonate’s airway.
6. Demonstrate basic and advanced techniques for managing a neonate’s airway.
7. Successfully manage resuscitation efforts during evaluation stations.
8. Demonstrate respect for patients’ culturally based health beliefs.
9. Discuss challenges of cross-cultural communication.

NRP Detailed Course Description

Cost: $150

This course focuses on the knowledge and skills necessary to provide management during delivery and emergency resuscitation of the Neonate. Lecture material from the American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics core curriculum will be followed by practice teaching stations to integrate the knowledge and skills needed. Written and Skills Testing stations are provided for actual “certification” of Neonatal Resuscitation skills.

The NRP Provider Course introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. It is designed for health care professionals involved in any aspect of neonatal resuscitation, including physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse midwi​​ves, licensed midwives, respiratory care practitioners, and other health care professionals who provide direct care during neonatal resuscitation.

Pre-requisites

Participants must be able to provide care at the level of training tested in this course to be qualified to enroll

Successful Completion

Prior preparation is required for completion of this course. The NRP Course materials must also be obtained. These materials consist of the most current NRP Provider Manual 7th Edition.

Successful completion of this course is dependent upon the learner demonstrating satisfactory skills in the areas listed above in the objectives.

A score of at least 84% must be achieved on the final written examination.