Get your NRP certification online
Equip yourself with life-saving skills and ensure the well-being of newborns with our comprehensive Neonatal resuscitation certification course.
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Course sections include:
- Introduction
- SECTION 1: Fetal-neonatal transition
- SECTION 2: Assessment skills
- SECTION 3: Ventilation techniques
- SECTION 4: Life-saving interventions
- SECTION 5: Post-resuscitation care
- SECTION 6: Challenging resuscitations
- SECTION 7: Resuscitation ethics
NRP certification designed for healthcare professionals like you
Pacific Medical Training courses are designed to help healthcare professionals enhance their skills while fitting easily into busy schedules. Whether you're working in emergency care, critical care, or another healthcare field, our online, accredited courses are tailored to meet your career needs. Achieve your certification at your own pace and on your own time.
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Why you need to become certified in neonatal resuscitation
Neonatal resuscitation certification is vital for healthcare professionals, providing the expertise to handle critical newborn emergencies. From addressing breathing difficulties at birth to managing complex cardiopulmonary issues, NRP training empowers providers to act swiftly and effectively during a baby's most vulnerable moments.
By enrolling in our Neonatal Resuscitation Certification course, you'll unlock a profound understanding of essential newborn resuscitation techniques. This program goes beyond basic knowledge, guiding you to master the precise, life-saving steps outlined in the Neonatal Resuscitation flowchart. You'll not only enhance your skills but also directly contribute to significantly improving outcomes for fragile neonates, empowering you to become a highly proficient and confident Neonatal Resuscitation Provider.
Our comprehensive program is meticulously designed to equip you with the vital knowledge, hands-on skills, and crucial teamwork strategies required to make a tangible and immediate impact on neonatal health. We focus on practical application, ensuring you're ready for real-world scenarios.
Through active participation in our practical skills assessments or by engaging with our convenient online skills evaluation, you'll put yourself at the forefront of reducing neonatal illness and mortality rates. This hands-on or simulated experience solidifies your learning, preparing you for critical moments.
Join us today and become a powerful catalyst for change, actively promoting safer and healthier starts to life for newborns everywhere. Your expertise can truly shape a new life's beginning.
Steps to become certified in neonatal resuscitation (NRP)
Earning your online certification or recertification has never been easier! Here is a step-by-step explanation of how our courses work.
Step 1—sign up for online training
- The first thing to do is to figure out what classes you need. Typically, the organization that you will be working with can tell you which certifications are required and when they are due. And for group training, see our group training page.
- Next, select all the classes that you need from our list of courses.
- Enroll in the courses through our secure online shopping cart. Remember, there is a discount if you enroll in more than one course!
Step 2—complete your NRP online course
- After you enroll in the course(s), you will have immediate access to the online training material. You can either read it on an Internet browser, access from your iPad, or download a PDF copy to print out.
- Once you have access to the material, it’s time to study! Take as much time as you need.
- When you feel ready, you can take the online, multiple choice test. Remember that you need an 84% in order to pass the test. There are no time restrictions on the exams, and you are given three tries for every course that you enroll in.
- You will still have access to the course materials for up to a year from your enrollment date. If you need access after one year, simply send us an email requesting access and include your order number.
Step 3—Skills testing (if required by your employer)
Most customers complete only the online course. If your employer requires hands-on skills verification, you can have an instructor at your facility complete the skills form. Need help finding an instructor? Learn about our instructor network.
Step 4—receive your eCard certificates
- Once you have passed the exam with an 84% or better, we will issue your same-day PDF provider eCard. You can use eCard as immediate proof that you are certified.
- You can print your eCard immediately after passing.
- Remember we offer a 100% money-back guarantee for the first 14 days!
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What's included in an NRP certification course?
Here's everything you will learn in your NRP course:
- Fetal-Neonatal Transition: Understand how a baby's heart and lungs work before birth and how they adapt right after.
- Assessment Skills: Learn to perform initial and continuous evaluations of newborns.
- Ventilation Techniques: Explore positive pressure ventilation and different airway methods for neonates.
- Life-Saving Interventions: Grasp the use of chest compressions, fluid expanders, and medications in resuscitation.
- Post-Resuscitation Care: Provide thorough care for newborns after resuscitation.
- Challenging Resuscitations: Navigate the complexities of resuscitating preterm and other challenging neonates.
- Resuscitation Ethics: Dive into the ethical dilemmas and choices surrounding resuscitation.
- Cognitive Enhancement: Boost your understanding of neonatal resuscitation concepts and procedures.
Frequently asked questions
For more detailed preparation resources, visit the NRP prep page.
What kind of jobs need an NRP certification?
Earning an NRP certification opens up a variety of career opportunities in healthcare, particularly in specialties involving newborn care. These include:
- Labor and delivery nurse
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) nurse
- Pediatrician
- Neonatologist
- Respiratory therapist (working with newborns)
- Paramedic/EMT (involved in newborn transport or emergency birth scenarios)
- Anesthesiologist (involved in deliveries)
Each role offers different specialties within maternal, neonatal, and critical care, with some requiring additional certifications or advanced training to further your career. Specializing in certain areas, such as high-risk deliveries or neonatal critical care, may also lead to higher earning potential.
Salaries can vary significantly depending on experience, location, and additional certifications like NRP. Many healthcare professionals use their NRP certification to advance their careers and increase their earning potential, especially in labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care settings.
To explore more about career options, specialties, and how NRP certification can impact your career, visit our Resources page for additional information.
How do I get my NRP eCards?
After you pass your NRP certification exam, you will receive an email with a link to your eCard. You can download and print your eCard from this link. If you need a new copy of your eCard, you can log in to your account and download it from there.
How to reprint my NRP eCard?
If you need to reprint your NRP eCard, you can log in to your account and download a new copy. You can also contact our customer service team for assistance with reprinting your eCard.
When does the NRP certification expire?
It lasts two years from the issue date. That is, exactly 730 days from your certification issue date (or 731 days through a leap year).
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