Training and Simulation

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

NRP Course Overview

Get with the guidelines badge Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is designed for healthcare professionals involved in hospital-based neonatal resuscitation, including: physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, certified nurse midwives, and respiratory care practitioners. Licensed midwives and EMS personnel are welcome to attend and apply relevant skills during simulation.

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Course is an education program of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) that teaches an evidence-based approach to newborn care. The course introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation by utilizing a blended learning approach that includes: online testing, online case-based simulations, as well as hands-on case-based simulation/debriefing that focus on leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

Course description

The NRP Course is for all healthcare providers who attend births in low- and high-risk settings, as well as out-of-hospital deliveries. The course provides the opportunity to practice the NRP Resuscitation Algorithm, teamwork and communication as well as advanced skills such as: intubation, medications, and umbilical vein catheterization. In addition, this course also offers neonatal resuscitation simulation that tailors to the provider’s unique area of practice.

Course registration

The registration fee for NRP is $180.

NRP courses are offered every month. Please email us at [email protected] to inquire about space availability and registration.

Date	LINK	Day	Location	Date Enrollment Closes
4/10/2023	https://cvent.me/Z9QZlL	Monday	SPLC	3/27/2023
5/8/2023	https://cvent.me/7Pk7w1	Monday	SPLC	4/24/2023
7/10/2023	https://cvent.me/OYqB1z	Monday	SPLC	6/26/2023
8/7/2023	https://cvent.me/YbzKrq	Monday	SPLC	7/24/2023
9/11/2023	https://cvent.me/m5d33m	Monday	SPLC	8/28/2023
10/9/2023	https://cvent.me/OYqBlx	Monday	SPLC	9/25/2023
11/6/2023	https://cvent.me/VXWOkm	Monday	SPLC	10/23/2023
12/11/2023	https://cvent.me/4OwExK	Monday	SPLC	11/27/2023

Required NRP course materials

Required textbook: Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8^th Edition

Participants are required to self-study using the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8^th Edition.

You can purchase the paperback book or e-book from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Course completion
This is a hands-on interactive course. To successfully pass the course, the learner must complete the Provider Curriculum Part 1 and 2.

Provider Curriculum, Part 1
- Participants are required to self-study using the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8^th Edition
- The NRP Provider Exams and eSim cases are done on the RQI Learning Platform
- Provide verification of completion of the Provider Curriculum, Part 1 on the day of the course
Provider Curriculum, Part 2

The instructor-led event is used for hands-on practice and simulation/debriefing. NRP Instructors support and evaluate individual skills, then integrate skills and knowledge with essential components of teamwork during simulated neonatal resuscitation scenarios. Simulated scenarios are tailored to the individual participant’s area of practice.

How to Claim NRP eCard

Upon successful completion of Parts 1 & 2, participants are able to complete an online course evaluation and obtain the NRP eCard. Your NRP Provider Status is valid for two years.

Please note NRP is not a certification course. Completion of the NRP Provider course does not imply that an individual has the competence to perform neonatal resuscitation.

Course Location

Seattle Children's Sand Point Learning Center
5801 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy

A $25 fee will be assessed for cancellations or transfers prior to registration closure.
A $50 fee will be assessed for cancellations or transfers after registration closure.
No refund for cancellations with less than 48 hours notice.
An additional $35 curriculum administration fee will also be deducted if you access the 8th Edition NRP Curriculum on RQI and cancel the instructor-led event.
All fees are the responsibility of the registrant and are required at the time of registration.

Please note that your full registration fee will not be refunded if you fail to attend the course, request to cancel or reschedule with less than one week's notice prior to the course date. Please be aware that in the event of a late cancellation or failure to attend the course, employers may choose not to pay for a subsequent course.

Please email us if you need to cancel or reschedule your participation.