In June, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) released the 8th Edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP). While NRP instructors can teach the 7th edition until January 1, 2022, ACLS Academy has been working to roll out the 8th Edition over the last few months this past November.

New Materials Part of NRP 8th Edition

The Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation, 8th Edition has 11 lessons and 3 supplemental lessons.

There are two new levels of NRP provider learning:

• NRP Essentials - Includes skills through face-mask ventilation and laryngeal mask insertion.

• NRP Advanced - Includes chest compressions and resuscitation skills for tern and preterm newborns.

NRP 8th Edition Practice Changes

With NRP, 8th Edition, there are now two course offerings to help ensure NRP providers can excel in the material most relevant to their role and personnel resources. These courses are as follows.

NRP Essentials - For anyone involved in the care of a newborn

• Responsible for the material l in lessons 1-4 only.

• NRP Essentials students may study additional lessons (lessons 5-11 and supplemental lessons) but will not be tested on it.

• Most appropriate for healthcare professionals responsible for caring for a newborn at birth when there are no apparent perinatal/neonatal risk factors and for those who care for healthy newborns after birth.

NRP Advanced - For anyone expected to participate in resuscitation beyond PPV

• Responsible for the material in lessons 1-11.

• NRP Advanced students may study the supplemental lessons but will not be tested on it.

• Most appropriate for healthcare professionals who serve as members of the resuscitation team in the delivery room or in other settings where complex neonatal resuscitation is required.

What Stays the Same for NRP 8th Edition?

While there are some big changes for NRP 8th Edition, there are several things that will remain the same from the 7th Edition. These include:

• The AAP requires NRP Provider Card renewal every 2 years.

• Any person that works with newborns is eligible to take an NRP Provider course.

• NRP does not certify or ensure competence to perform resuscitation skills in an actual resuscitation.

• The recommended NRP instructor to learned ratio is 1 instructor to 3-4 learners.

To learn more about the NRP 8th Edition, click here.

If you’re ready to sign up for one of our upcoming NRP courses, register here.