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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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.
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.
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.
