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NRP® Cardiac

Transform Your Expertise in Neonatal Cardiac Care

NRP® Cardiac is an eLearning course specifically designed for active NRP Advanced Providers, offering specialized training to effectively manage and provide optimal care for newborns with critical congenital heart diseases (CCHDs) at birth.

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Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)

Nearly

40,000

infants are affected by Congenital heart defects (CHDs) in the U.S. annually.1

Expert Care for Newborns with CCHDs

The NRP Cardiac course, offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is designed to equip healthcare providers with the skills necessary to care for newborns with critical congenital heart diseases (CCHDs) at birth. The course offers both general knowledge and an in-depth understanding of specific congenital cardiac anomalies, while also providing just-in-time training to prepare healthcare providers for effective delivery room management of infants with these conditions—ensuring readiness to address the diagnosis before birth.

Building on the foundation of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) algorithm, this course guides providers in recognizing when standard care pathways apply and when modifications are needed, based on a known diagnosis of CCHD. It combines broad foundational knowledge with in-depth insights into specific cardiac anomalies and includes just-in-time training to prepare healthcare professionals for effective delivery room management. The goal is to ensure readiness to provide timely, appropriate, and high-quality care for newborns with CCHD immediately after birth.

Doctor and Nurse with a New Born

Specialized CCHD Modules

The course delivers eight modules focusing on six specific CCHDs, fetal to neonatal transition, and the approach to undiagnosed CCHD.

  • Fetal to Neonatal Transition in Congenital Heart Diseases
  • Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
  • Tetralogy of Fallot
  • Transposition of the Great Arteries (d-TGA)
  • Ebstein’s Anomaly
  • Congenital Complete Heart Block (CHB)
  • Tachydysrhythmia Including Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)
  • Undiagnosed Congenital Heart Diseases in the Delivery Room

True Adaptive eLearning

Delivered in an eLearning format, the NRP Cardiac course leverages True Adaptive learning technology.

This innovative algorithm moves backwards and forwards through the learning objectives of the course to achieve 100% proficiency in the most efficient way. Novice learners have faster knowledge acquisition and expert learners only receive content they need.

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Prerequisite, Completion, and Continuing Education

Tailored for NRP Advanced Providers involved in neonatal resuscitation, the NRP Cardiac course is especially valuable for those looking to expand their expertise in caring for neonates with CCHDs at birth. Learners must have an active NRP Advanced Provider status as a prerequisite to the NRP Cardiac course. Upon successful completion, learners receive a course completion certificate and are eligible to claim CME credits. View full CME statement.

Nearly

1 in 4

babies born with a heart defect has a critical CHD2. Preparing healthcare providers for the care of newborns with CCHD has the potential to significantly improve survival outcomes.

References

  1. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/congenital-heart-defects/congenital-heart-defect-fact-sheets/
  2. Oster M, Lee K, Honein M, Colarusso T, Shin M, Correa A. Temporal trends in survival for infants with critical congenital heart defects. Pediatrics. 2013;131(5):e1502-8.

References

  1. https://www.aap.org/en/patient-care/congenital-heart-defects/congenital-heart-defect-fact-sheets/
  2. Oster M, Lee K, Honein M, Colarusso T, Shin M, Correa A. Temporal trends in survival for infants with critical congenital heart defects. Pediatrics. 2013;131(5):e1502-8.

CME Accreditation and Credit Designation Statements

Physician Provider

The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AAP designates this Enduring Activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 3 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Physician Assistant Provider

PAs may claim a maximum of 3 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.

Nurse Practitioner Provider

This program is accredited for 3 NAPNAP CE contact hours of which 0 hrs contain pharmacology (Rx) content, (0 related to psychopharmacology) (0 hours related to controlled substances), per the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) Continuing Education Guidelines.

Registered Nurse Provider

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 18014, for 3.0 contact hours.