This program will provide an overview of the concepts and content in the 9^th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (2026) highlighting the changes between the previous and current resuscitation guidelines.

Day 1: Review of the principles of adult learning and development of content included in the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) NRP Provider course, including Performance Skills Stations, Integrated Skills Stations and scenarios for evaluation and debriefing.

Day 2: Building upon Day 1, candidates will have opportunities to hone their newly acquired skills. Return demonstrations, simulation, debriefing and feedback will be the focus of the learning. Finally, discussion of the roles and responsibilities of CPS NRP Instructors and logistics of running CPS NRP Provider courses will be discussed.

PREREQUISITES:

Instructor candidates must have at least 2 years relevant clinical experience, have attended an NRP Provider workshop in the last 12 months and:

• Provide proof of current CPS NRP PROVIDER status with successful completion of Lessons 1-11 and an Advanced Online Learning Assessment,
• Have in-depth knowledge of and clinical expertise related to newborn care and resuscitation,
• Have current and ongoing related clinical practice,
• Provide a Letter of Support from the candidate’s manager at their sponsoring facility/organization, and
• Submit a Candidate Letter of Intent

APPLICATIONS NEED TO BE RECEIVED WITHIN 1 WEEK AFTER REGISTRATION.

Applications will be reviewed and Instructor Candidates will be informed if they have been accepted into the workshop.

OBJECTIVES

• Demonstrate awareness of adult learning principles & strategies to facilitate learning
• Develop clinical scenarios and demonstrate ability to evaluate and provide feedback to learners
• Demonstrate knowledge of principles of simulation-based learning and debriefing
• Describe the roles and responsibilities of a hospital-based Instructor
• Describe the role of CPS in supporting NRP in Canada.

PREPARATION

The 9th edition Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation (2026) must be reviewed prior to the workshop.

Instructor candidates must complete the 9^th ed online learning assessment and submit the ‘Online Learning Assessment Certificate’ as part of their application package.

Attendance at the workshop does not imply successful completion or the ability to register with CPS.

Charlotte Maloney [email protected]

The registration fee is non-refundable if a cancellation is received within 14 days of the workshop date.

The textbook is non-refundable.

Please note that registrations may be cancelled in periods of high demand that exceed capacity, in order to prioritize operational needs.