NRP Instructor Course
Before you register for this NRP Instructor Course:
If you are out-of-network, go to the section titled "Out of Network Participant" at the bottom of this page.
If you are in-network, continue reading.
Participants MUST discuss eligibility with the NRP liaison or unit educator. NRP requires evidence that the instructor candidate is supported and recommended by your institution as a person who has the necessary skills and abilities to be a hospital-based instructor.
Read carefully the Online Exam Study Guide found at www.aap.org/nrp for deadlines/certificate expiration information. Once online tests/DVD are completed/passed, certificates are only good for the next 30 days (AAP regulations). This is the maximum time allotted to take the class portion. You are responsible for providing valid certificates.
Your participation in this course will be confirmed through your NRP liaison or educator.
Required Materials:
- Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 6th Edition (if desired, you can borrow rather than purchase)
- NRP Instructor DVD: An Interactive Tool for Facilitation of Simulation-based Learning (Each Instructor candidate must have their own DVD)
- Instructor Manual for Neonatal Resuscitation (if desired, you can borrow rather than purchase)
All materials can be purchased at www.aap.org/bookstore
Course Prerequisites:
- Self-study the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation 6th Edition
- Take and pass the NRP online test, Lessons 1 through 9, during the 30 days before the Instructor Course. (We require proof of this 2 weeks prior* to the course date.)
- View the NRP Instructor DVD: An Interactive Tool for Facilitation of Simulation-based Learning during the 30 days before the Instructor Course date. (we require proof of this 2 weeks prior to the course date.)
- Study the Instructor Manual for Neonatal Resuscitation.
- Take the NRP Instructor Self-assessment prior to the Instructor Course (strongly recommended)
Before the class:
Part 1 - Online,
Taking the Online Test and viewing the NRP Instructor DVD:
The first part of the NRP Instructor Course will be done online.
To prepare for the online test, you will need to have/purchase the, Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 6th edition ($60.95), and to view the NRP Instructor DVD, you will need to purchase, An Interactive Tool for Facilitation of Simulation-based Learning, NRP Instructor DVD ($74.95).
Directions for taking the Online Test:- - Log on to the NRP website at www.aap.org/nrp
- Click on the icon for the NRP Online Evaluation and create an account.
- Once an account has been created, you can log in and select the “Buy a subscription”. The subscription costs $29 – have a credit card ready.
Upon completing the purchase you will be given immediate access to the online test.
You have 14 days to complete the lesson evaluations (online test) and will only need to enter your email address and password to log into the system. The site provides 24 hour access. For additional assistance please call the Life Support staff at (800) 433-9016 ext. 7088.
You must complete and pass all 9 lessons, and it is important that you do each lesson in order. If you fail a test the first time, you are given a second chance to retake. Not passing the second time means you will have to repay to retake the test. If you repay within the 14 days you will only need to retake the tests you failed. After the 14 days, you will have to pay and retake all tests.
Once you have successfully completed the test, you will be required to complete a survey prior to being given the opportunity to print out your certificate. Submit a copy of this certificate to [email protected] by 2 weeks prior to the course date, see how below.
Directions for viewing the NRP Instructor DVD:
You must view the NRP Instructor DVD on a web accessible PC. The DVD will guide you to print a certificate at the end of the video. Click here for additional important DVD information (this information is included with the DVD when purchased).
Submit a copy of this certificate to [email protected] by 2 weeks prior to the course date, see how below.
After completing the online piece:
Submit to the Perinatal Center via email, as attachments: (1) Current provider card -both sides, (2) Certificate of successfully completing the on-line test, and (3) Certificate of completing the Instructor DVD.
These 3 attachments MUST BE SUBMITTED to [email protected] 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE, OR YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE.
- Certificates are only valid for 30 days from the completed/passed date.
- Click on the icon for the NRP Online Evaluation and create an account.
- Once an account has been created, you can log in and select the “Buy a subscription”. The subscription costs $29 – have a credit card ready.
Upon completing the purchase you will be given immediate access to the online test.
You have 14 days to complete the lesson evaluations (online test) and will only need to enter your email address and password to log into the system. The site provides 24 hour access. For additional assistance please call the Life Support staff at (800) 433-9016 ext. 7088.
You must complete and pass all 9 lessons, and it is important that you do each lesson in order. If you fail a test the first time, you are given a second chance to retake. Not passing the second time means you will have to repay to retake the test. If you repay within the 14 days you will only need to retake the tests you failed. After the 14 days, you will have to pay and retake all tests.
Once you have successfully completed the test, you will be required to complete a survey prior to being given the opportunity to print out your certificate. Submit a copy of this certificate to [email protected] by 2 weeks prior to the course date, see how below.
Directions for viewing the NRP Instructor DVD:
You must view the NRP Instructor DVD on a web accessible PC. The DVD will guide you to print a certificate at the end of the video. Click here for additional important DVD information (this information is included with the DVD when purchased).
Submit a copy of this certificate to [email protected] by 2 weeks prior to the course date, see how below.
After completing the online piece:
Submit to the Perinatal Center via email, as attachments: (1) Current provider card -both sides, (2) Certificate of successfully completing the on-line test, and (3) Certificate of completing the Instructor DVD.
These 3 attachments MUST BE SUBMITTED to [email protected] 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE COURSE DATE, OR YOUR REGISTRATION WILL BE CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE.
- Certificates are only valid for 30 days from the completed/passed date.
*FOR THE October 16 CLASS DATE- START YOUR TESTING ON September 18TH - SUBMIT CERTIFICATES TO PERINATAL CENTER BY October 2nd.