Aim
This course covers the First Response steps in newborn resuscitation.
Target audience
This course is intended for midwives, graduate midwives, student midwives, Special Care Nursery, Theatre nurses and Interns
Learning objective
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate the skills required to provide First Response Care for the Newborn
- Implement escalating life support for newborns not responding to steps carried out in the First Response
- Apply the ARC Newborn Life Support algorithm
- Demonstrate the techniques of:
- Airway management and ventilation
- Corrective steps to improve inadequate ventilation
- LMA insertion
- Cardiac compressions
- Understand the importance and principles of documentation and teamwork in relation to Newborn Life Support
Pre-requisite
- Complete the NeoResus e-learning module (contained within this course)
- Competent in Basic Life Support and/ or Immediate Life Support skills
Please note that there is some advanced resus theory contained within the e-learning - the face to face will focus on First Response.
Provider
Clinical Learning, Education and Research Service (CLEaRS)
Duration and delivery
NeoResus First Response is a 3 hour face to face course that involves an online pre-requisite component.
- Online NeoResus e-learning - approx. 1 hr
- Face to Face - 3 hours
Complete skills sessions including workstations, scenarios and assessments:
- Newborn Life Support flowchart
- Resuscitaire equipment set up and troubleshooting
- First response steps in resuscitation
- Ventilation and cardiac compressions
- Use of Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
- Scenarios x 3
Completion requirements
To complete this course, participants must follow the steps in order listed below:
- Step 1: Go to the Sign Up tile and sign up for a face-to-face skills training session. Course Coordinator will 'confirm' your enrolment based on priority.
- Step 2: Go to the Learning Module tile and complete the module prior to the training session.
- Step 3: Attend the 3 hour face-to-face skills training that you have already signed up for.
Technical requirements
- You may prefer to use a headset to listen to the narration within the eLearning modules.
- Closed captions are available within the eLearning modules.
- Viewing the modules on a large monitor/screen is recommended.
- You can view the modules on a laptop; however, you may experience legibility issues in some areas. Viewing the modules on a tablet or other mobile device is not recommended.
- If you are using an NTG device and require technical advice or assistance, please call the NTG Service Desk on 1800 000 254.
Note: This face-to-face training uses simulation-based skill assessments. Closed in shoes are required in Sim-Lab.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Successful participants receive four (4) CPD hours.
Cost and payment process
There is no cost to attend this training. Priority and confirmation of enrolment will be given as per Educator and Manager recommendation.
Venue instruction
Please refer to the ‘Sign up (F2F only)’ tile and your enrolment date for venue information. You will also receive an email from MyLearning with instructions once your booking is confirmed.
Water/tea/coffee will be available at the centre.
How to enrol
Please note that signing up for this course will not guarantee attendance on an upcoming training session. Enrolments will be confirmed as per priority - discussed with Managers and Educators.
Self-enrol
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will provide access to the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up to a training session.
NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details.
Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
Course enquiries
For information regarding the course, contact:
Clinical Learning Education and Research Service - NT Health
p| 08 89227660
e| Clears.health@nt.gov.au