How Do I Study for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program?

Immediate neonatal resuscitation is a lifesaving treatment. Expert assessment and knowledgeable resuscitation skills can influence the outcome of a newborn in distress. Medical personnel must study and pass a certification test to administer the basic skills for neonatal resuscitation. The American Heart Association has developed guidelines and training programs to educate those medical personnel involved in newborn resuscitation and life support.

Things You'll Need

• Textbook on neonatal resuscitation

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Instructions

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  Obtain a textbook for the study of neonatal resuscitation. Purchase textbooks at local bookstores or online. The American Heart Association website can guide you to the recommended sources for purchasing a textbook.

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  Review The American Academy of Pediatrics website for specific instructions on training for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. A downloadable PDF is available.

• 3

  Memorize the basic concepts of neonatal resuscitation before attending the training and exam class. The skills needed to succeed in the certification test are very difficult to memorize with proficiency in the time allotted to the classes. You will be tested on drug administration and dosing along with basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) of the newborn.