Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essential Provider- March 22(AM)

Training in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program is a three-step process including:

(1) Self-directed learning using the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation - 8th Edition, Lessons 1-4

(2) Successful completion of an online Essential Provider knowledge exam, and

(3) Attendance at a half-day classroom session for hands-on skill development, practice, and testing.

(4) This course content delivers curricula for Essentials Providers, which is appropriate for everyone involved in the care of a newborn and who may be called upon to initiate resuscitation, including positive pressure ventilation. McMaster Children’s Hospital recommends the essential course to healthcare providers not involved in deliveries.

  The course tuition does not include the textbook or the online exam fee.

Our NRP instructors are a combination of nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and midwives with substantial newborn care experience.

During our NRP courses, participants learn and work together as members of a neonatal resuscitation team.  All participants must learn and practice  the various roles of a neonatal resuscitation team.

 Course Content:

- Covers Lessons 1-4 of the 8th Edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program.

- Upon completion of this continuing activity, participants should be able to:

• Recognize the principles of neonatal resuscitation.

• Identify the need for resuscitation and how to provide initial steps of resuscitation

• Define the practices for preparing for resuscitation.

• State the knowledge and skills essential to provide positive-pressure ventilation during neonatal resuscitation.

Prerequisites:

(1a) MD, RM, RN, RPN, RRT, GRT, PCP, ACP, CCP, NP, PA, or IMG (or)

(1b) Student - Midwifery (Level 2/3/4) or Student-Medicine/Nursing/Respiratory/Paramedic  (currently enrolled in the final year of studies), and

(2) Completion of the 8th Edition online Essential Provider examination prior to attending the classroom session*, and

(3) Adequately rested (Not on service in the 8 hours preceding the course) and physically well enough to be able to fully participate in the course.

 * A paper copy of your NRP Online Exam Certificate of Completion must be submitted during course check-in. After successfully completing the online exam, you need to finish the online Provider Exam Evaluation before the system will release the Exam Certificate of Completion to you.

 NRP Course Preparation and Online Examination Details

It is necessary to complete self-directed learning using the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation - 8th Edition Lesson 1-4 in preparation for the required online exam.

Completion of the 8th Edition NRP Essential Provider online examination is required prior to arriving for your classroom session.

E-Simulations are available as an optional part of the exam. Many previous NRP course participants have found the e-simulations to be helpful in their preparations for their classroom sessions. However, they are not mandatory. If you choose to do the e-sims, please note that you will have to complete the e-sims, multiple choice exam questions, and Provider Exam Evaluation before the system will issue your Online Exam certificate of Completion.

The course tuition does not include the textbook or the online exam fee.

Please go to our website for essential information:

McMaster Children's Hospital Simulation, Resuscitation, and Outreach Center (SiROC) and click on NRP

 Cancellation and Credit Policy

Please note that the following Cancellation/ Credit Policy applies to this course:

• Requests to withdraw from a course (cancel registration) can only be completed through the Eventbrite registration system. Please go to www.eventbrite.ca/mytickets to manage your registration.

• Refunds will be made according to the date of the request not the cause, based on the following timelines:

More than 3 weeks before the start of the course = 100% of tuition will be refunded. 

Between 2-3 weeks before the start of the course = 75% of tuition will be refunded.  

Less than 2 weeks, but more than 1 week before the start of the course = 50% of tuition will be refunded. . 

1 week or less before the start of the course = No refund

Please note that the registration processing fee (Eventbite service charge) is subject to Eventbrite's Refund Policy. 

• If you are unable to attend the course, a friend or colleague can be substituted in your place at no additional charge.

• To transfer to an alternate course date, you must withdraw from the course that you originally registered for and complete the registration process for the course date that you want to attend. Course withdrawal conditions listed above apply.

- No refunds nor credit to reschedule will be issued for withdrawals requested 1 week or less prior to a course. No refunds will be given for “no shows”.

- We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the course due to circumstances beyond our control. You will be rescheduled to the next available session and offered to choose from future classes if the date we offer does not match your schedule. No refund will be issued.