NRP 8th Edition Instructor Candidate Curriculum

The Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) course conveys an evidence-based approach to care of the newborn at birth and facilitates effective team-based care for healthcare professionals who care for newborns at the time of delivery. This course content delivers the necessary curricula to become an NRP Instructor. This is the initial course for a provider to obtain NRP instructor status.

Learning Objectives

• State how neonatal resuscitation guidelines originate and how they become NRP educational materials.
• Describe the two NRP provider categories (NRP Essentials and Advanced) and compare the two learning methodologies (instructor-led courses and RQI for NRP).
• Demonstrate understanding of the sequence of the NRP 8th edition algorithm.
• Outline the requirements of an instructor led NRP Provider course that uses the Sequential Practice and Evaluation format and the Comprehensive Testing format and describe the two recommended classroom set-ups: Learning Station and Skills Station.
• List essential skills of the NRP instructor and resources for continued learning.

Co-teach 3 Instructor-led events with guidance and supervision from an instructor mentor

• Demonstrate growing expertise and credibility as an NRP instructor by Integrating cognitive skills with technical and behavioral skills including:
  • Posting an IL course roster on the NRP Learning Platform and completing the administrative work at course completion.
  • Preparing the classroom according to course format and available resources, orienting learners to the course, demonstrating NRP technical skills as needed, accurately assessing learner performance, and offering constructive feedback to help learners improve technical skills and NRP Key Behaviors.
• Build time management skills while leading an instructor-led event so that learners are able to meet the stated learning objectives in a well-paced, supportive learning environment.
• Demonstrate growing development of instructor skills with each opportunity to co-instruct a course, including skills and behaviors required to prepare for and facilitate simulation and debriefing.