Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Location: Courses are held at the Institute for Simulation & Interprofessional Studies (ISIS) at the University of Washington Medical Center Surgery Pavilion. Parking is available directly across the street from ISIS in the Husky Stadium lot. Courses may be arranged at an alternate site for an additional fee.

About Seattle Children’s NRP Courses Held at University of Washington ISIS

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an education program of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Heart Association that teaches concepts and skills of neonatal resuscitation. Our learners study the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 5th Edition (or view the DVD-ROM that accompanies the textbook) and pass the online evaluation (written test) prior to attending any NRP course. This allows much of the scheduled course time to be used for hands-on practice and simulation. Emphasis is placed on increasing self-efficacy, managing the unexpected, and supporting the efforts and contributions of each team member.

Our NRP courses are designed to cover all 9 lessons in the textbook; however, by prior arrangement with the Neonatal Outreach Coordinator, participants may receive credit for the course by completing the minimum course requirement which is Lessons 1 through 4 and Lesson 9. All participants must demonstrate resuscitation skills covered in Lessons 1 through 4 and identify all decision points of the NRP algorithm.

Course participants who do not have job responsibilities for procedures such as intubation or umbilical venous catheter placement may learn about and demonstrate these procedures to enhance their learning experience. NRP does not certify the learner to perform any technique, does not imply competence to perform neonatal resuscitation, and does not determine the participant’s scope of practice.

Course Completion

This is a hands-on interactive course. To successfully pass the course, the learner must:

Produce the Certificate of Completion from the NRP online evaluation (written test) on course day
Demonstrate neonatal resuscitation skills (minimum Lessons 1 through 4 in the textbook)
Demonstrate the NRP resuscitation algorithm in correct sequence (see NRP textbook page 7-12 and use the Megacode Assessment Form (Advanced) at the back of the textbook as your guide)

Upon successful completion, participants are granted an NRP Course Completion card, which designates NRP Provider status. Provider status is current for two years.

NRP Course Materials

"Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 5th Edition, 2006": Many healthcare employers have copies for loan; otherwise you may purchase a textbook using one of these options:
- Purchase a textbook as part of your course registration process ($49.00 + $6.00 shipping). The textbook will be mailed to you with your registration confirmation packet.
- Purchase a textbook from the American Academy of Pediatrics online bookstore
NRP online evaluation PIN: You will receive a registration confirmation packet that includes a PIN. Your PIN enables you to take the online evaluation at no additional cost.

For additional information, see the NRP Course Brochure (PDF)

For information about NRP Instructor courses, contact the Neonatal Outreach Coordinator.

For information about additional instruction in neonatal airway skills, see the Neonatal Airway Skills course information. The NRP Course and the Neonatal Airway Skills Course occur on the same days on May 14 and June 11, 2009.

For more information, please contact

Jeanette Zaichkin, RN, MN, NNP-BC
Neonatal Outreach Coordinator
Seattle Children’s
Phone: 206-987-5170
Email: Jeanette.zaichkin@seattlechildrens.org

The following NRP Courses are available in 2009:

March 26, 2009

NRP Expert Renewal Course

6:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Location: Seattle Children’s 70th and Sand Point Building
6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98145

The NRP Expert Renewal Course is intended for individuals with strong skills in neonatal resuscitation and frequent newborn resuscitation experience. Participants must have current NRP Provider status (an issue date not exceeding two years) on the date of the NRP Renewal Course.

April 11, 2009

NRP Renewal Course

8:30 a.m. – noon

Location: Seattle Children’s 70th and Sand Point Building
6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98145

This NRP Renewal Course is combined with the NRP Provider Course attendees and is intended for individuals whose NRP status is current (an issue date not exceeding two years) on the date of the NRP Renewal Course.

April 11, 2009

NRP Provider Course

8:30 a.m. – noon

Location: Seattle Children’s 70th and Sand Point Building
6901 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98145

This NRP Provider Course is combined with the NRP Renewal Course attendees and is intended for those participants who are taking an NRP course for the first time and for those whose NRP Provider card has expired.