Course Overview
The Newborn Resuscitation Program (NRP) is an eight hour interactive skills testing day that builds on the knowledge gained by reading the Neonatal Resuscitation text book. The text must be read in its entirety prior to attending the one-day workshop. Each participant must complete the online NRP exam prior to coming to the on-campus workshop. The exam can be accessed on the Canadian Pediatric Society website. Proof of successful completion of the online exam must be brought to the one day workshop. Participants will be turned away without proof of exam completion. The workshop includes practicing and testing the hands-on skills of newborn resuscitation. To ensure adequate time for course preparation and pre-readings, enrolment in the course will be closed three weeks prior to the course start date. Perinatal Specialty students must complete NSPN 7100 and 7200 prior to enrolling in NRP. NSPN 7450 is a prerequisite for NSPN 7300, Perinatal Clinical 1 and NSPN 7500, Perinatal Clinical 2.
Prerequisite(s)
- This course is prioritized for learners in the Perinatal/Neonatal SN programs.
Credits
1.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Domestic fees
$370.85 - $378.81 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
As a healthcare practitioner, you are expected to follow professional standards of practice throughout all SN programs and courses. In this course, you will have opportunities to use the processes of critical thinking, systematic inquiry, communication, collaboration, leadership, professionalism, and clinical decision-making. Upon successful completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Identify antepartum and intrapartum risk factors for neonatal resuscitation.
- Identify the necessary equipment and personnel required for neonatal resuscitation.
- Demonstrate a pre-resuscitation team briefing and equipment check.
- Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills required by resuscitation teams.
- Demonstrate the initial steps of neonatal resuscitation.
- Demonstrate positive pressure ventilation using 3 different devices.
- Demonstrate the correct use of pulse oximeter.
- Determine when continuous positive airway pressure may be required.
- Demonstrate chest compressions in coordination with positive pressure ventilation.
- Identify the indications for alternative airways including laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal intubation during resuscitation.
- Demonstrate how to prepare and place a laryngeal mask airway.
- Demonstrate how to prepare and assist with endotracheal intubation.
- Identify the indications for medication use during resuscitation and the routes for administration.
- Demonstrate how to draw up and administer medications during resuscitation.
- Identify the unique challenges and requirements of resuscitation of the preterm infant.
- Identify possible situations where a neonate may not respond to resuscitation.
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2023
Related Programs
Neonatal Resuscitation (NSPN 7450) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Health Sciences
- Neonatal Nursing Specialty
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Pediatric Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Perinatal Nursing Specialty (Standard Option)
Advanced Certificate Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Neonatal)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Pediatric - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Perioperative Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
- Specialty Nursing (Perinatal - Standard Option)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below is one offering of NSPN 7450 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 65527
Dates
Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 65527
- $370.85 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
1 day
Instructor
Siwon Kim
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- There is an online exam to be completed prior to class; details will be in the information email. Please email the NRP Coordinator Navjot Padda at nkalkat@bcit.ca for approval to register. In the email, include your name, BCIT ID (A#), NSPN__, preferred CRN __and which program you are associated with currently.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
Fall 2026
Below is one offering of NSPN 7450 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 35584
Dates
Dec 01 Loading
- CRN 35584
- $378.81 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
1 day
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- There is an online exam to be completed prior to class; details will be in the information email. When you request approval, please specify which program you are currently associated with.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval You must have approval from the department to register. Students accepted into a program can register directly.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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