Providers

Become an NRP Provider

1. Meet the NRP Eligibility and Maintenance Guidelines
2. Pre-read the NRP textbook.
3. Complete the online NRP exam within 30 days of the in-person course.
4. Complete the NRP in-person course. To find a course contact the health institution in your area.
5. Complete Essentials or Advanced Individual Integrated Skills Station Assessment during NRP provider course.

Roles and Responsibilities of the NRP Provider

• Deliver care according to current national standards of care relevant to their profession and experience, recognizing that NRP is an educational tool and does not imply or regulate clinical competence.
• Review and perform all components of the NRP Course on a regular basis, including new guidelines.
• Know their own limitations, and seek resources and assistance when required.

Competency: The NRP is an educational program designed to teach individuals and teams who may be required to resuscitate newborn babies. Completion of an NRP course does not mean that an individual is competent to perform the skills of neonatal resuscitation.