Neonatal Life Support
This course aims to give those responsible for initiating resuscitation at birth the background knowledge and skills to approach the management of a newborn infant during the first 10-20 minutes in a competent manner.
The course concentrates on the importance of temperature control, practical airway management and ventilatory support.
Accrediting body
Resuscitation Council (UK)
Target group
The NLS provider course is designed for any healthcare professional, regardless of discipline or status, who may be called upon to resuscitate a newborn baby. Junior and senior medical staff, midwives, neonatal nurses, paramedics, resuscitation officers and experienced nursing staff will find this course valuable.
Duration
The NLS course is run over one day.
Assessment
This course consists of lectures, practical stations and assessments. Assessments are based on clinical scenarios that allow the candidate to demonstrate the core competencies that have been taught on the course.
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council (UK) NLS provider certificate, which is valid for 4 years.
Cost
Candidates are subject to a course fee of £250, which includes course materials and daytime catering.