NRP Provider Course for Community and UR Providers

Description

Learners acquire and apply the basic concepts of neonatal resuscitation through a combination of independent study and in-class simulation-based group education.

Learners

Physicians, APP, nurses, respiratory therapists, midwives, first responders, and other healthcare professionals who provide newborn patient care and may need to perform neonatal resuscitation

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the signs and symptoms of a neonate in cardiorespiratory distress.
• Explain the indications for and perform the steps of neonatal resuscitation.
• Perform effective airway management, including ventilation corrective steps when indicated.
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills as the team leader and team member.

Schedule

Please contact the Course Directors for dates.

Courses occur throughout the year.

Location

Information will be provided with course registration.

Course Directors

• Melissa Carmen, M.D.
  Melissa_Carmen@urmc.rochester.edu
• Rita Dadiz, D.O.
  Rita_Dadiz@urmc.rochester.edu
• Paula Emrich, B.S.N., R.N.C.-N.I.C.
  Paula_Emrich@URMC.Rochester.edu