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[[Image:Neonatal Resuscitation Program logo.png|right|thumb|Neonatal Resuscitation Program logo]]
The '''Neonatal Resuscitation Program''' is an educational program in [[neonatal resuscitation]] that was developed and is maintained by the [[American Academy of Pediatrics]].<ref>{{cite web |title=History and Concepts |work=NRP |publisher=American Academy of Pediatrics |url=http://www.aap.org/nrp/about/about_historyconcepts.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726185057/http://www.aap.org/nrp/about/about_historyconcepts.html |archivedate=2008-07-26 }}</ref> This program focuses on basic resuscitation skills for newly born infants.<ref>{{cite web |title=Course Description |work=NRP |publisher=American Academy of Pediatrics|url=http://www.aap.org/nrp/about/about_coursedescrp.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828013128/http://www.aap.org/nrp/about/about_coursedescrp.html |archivedate=2008-08-28 }}</ref>

With the rollout of the seventh edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program to reflect the 2016 [[American Academy of Pediatrics]] guidelines for resuscitation, the course format has changed considerably. In the past, a full-day course incorporated lecture, written testing and hands-the classroom time required for the course and allows instructors to focus on the practical skills needed to resuscitate the neonate.<ref>{{cite web |title=Course Materials and Essentials: Description of Materials |work=NRP |publisher=American Academy of Pediatrics|url=http://www.aap.org/nrp/coursemats/coursemats_description.html |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080720015529/http://www.aap.org/nrp/coursemats/coursemats_description.html |archivedate=2008-07-20 }}</ref> The program is intended for healthcare providers who perform resuscitation in the delivery room or newborn nursery.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www2.aap.org/nrp/providers/about/about_faq.html |title=AAP - Providers - FAQ |access-date=2012-04-04 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314031153/http://www2.aap.org/NRP/providers/about/about_faq.html |archive-date=2012-03-14 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Providers who take the Neonatal Resuscitation Program are diverse in their [[scope of practice]]. The course outline is flexible to allow providers to complete specific modules directly related to their practice.<ref>{{cite web |title=Perinatal Education Program |work=Featured Courses |publisher=College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan |url=https://www.usask.ca/nursing/cne/perinatal/ }}</ref>
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==Lesson modules==
# Overview and principles of resuscitation
# Initial steps in resuscitation
# Use of resuscitation devices for [[positive-pressure ventilation]]
# Chest compressions
# [[Tracheal intubation]]
# Medication
# Special considerations
# Resuscitation of babies born pre-term
# Ethics and care at the end of life

==References==
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