Overview

The aim of this course is to develop the technical and non-technical skills and knowledge relevant to newborn advanced life support. The content reflects the current ARC ANZCOR Neonatal Guidelines and the ILCOR Recommendations.

You are required to sign up for preferred date and then make payment of $100 to your hospital RTM.  Once payment received, you will receive access to the e-Learning component. 

Aim

The aim of this training program is to:

1. Ensure clinicians are confident in applying the skills in First Response to a Newborn
2. Improve outcomes for newborns who do not respond to steps in First Response Resuscitation.
3. Provide structured education for health professionals.

This training will provide opportunities for health professionals to gain NeoResus certification.

Target audience

This course is intended for all doctors, advance practice nurses, midwives and those who may be required to offer advanced neonatal support at the time of birth. This includes members of code blue neonatal response teams. Priority bookings will apply to: senior midwifes, team leaders, NICU nurses and senior medical officers.

Learning objectives

• 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
  • Understand when and how to use each of the following devices or techniques:
    • Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA)
    • Endotracheal intubation (ETT)
    • Umbilical Vein Catheterisation (UVC)
    • SpO2 and ECG (Electrocardiography) monitoring
    • Emergency Intraosseous access
  • Understand the importance and principles of documentation and teamwork in relation to Newborn Advanced Resuscitation

Pre-requisite

• Complete the NeoResus e-learning module (contained within this course)
• Competent in Basic Life Support and/ or Immediate Life Support skills
• Greater than 1 year post graduate experience with an understanding of newborn response to clinical deterioration, cardiopulmonary arrest and resuscitation processes.

Duration and delivery

NeoResus Advanced Resusciation is a full day face to face course that involves an online pre-requisite component.  

Online NeoResus e-Learning - approx. 1 hr

Face to Face - 7 hours 

Complete skills sessions including workstations, scenarios and assessments:

• Newborn Life Support flowchart
• Umbilical Vein Catheter (UVC) and Resuscitation drugs
• Intraosseous access
• Neonatal intubation
• Resuscitare
• Scenarios

Note: This face to face training uses simulation-based skill assessments. Closed in shoes are required in Sim-Lab. 

Completion requirements

To complete this course, participants must follow the steps in order listed below:

• Step 1: Go to the Sign Up tile and sing up for a face-to-face skills training session.
• Step 2: Go to the Payment tile and upload proof of payment.
• Step 3: Go to the Learning Module tile and complete the module prior to the training session.
• Step 4: Attend the full day face-to-face skills training that you have already signed up for.

 Technical requirements

Cost and payment process

Participants are required to pay $100 to attend or undertake this course. Course fee can be paid for by participants or unit cost codes (receipt/evidence of payment required).

Please note: your booking through MyLearning is not confirmed until payment receipt received.

Refer to ‘Payment’ tab for specific instructions relating to payment process. Please allow 5 business days for your payment and course application to be approved. The approval process also involves confirming whether you or your unit will be paying for the course. Once payment and application are approved, e-Learning access will then be made available to you.

Cancellation attracts terms and conditions.  Refer to ‘Payment’ tab for specific instructions relating to cancellation.

Venue instruction

Please refer to the ‘Sign up (F2F only)’ tab 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 enrolling into this course will not guarantee attendance on an upcoming training session. You will be required to provide proof of payment before being granted access to the pre-requisite theory component.

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.

Contacts

For information regarding the course, contact:

Clinical Learning Education and Research Service (NT Health)
p| 08 89227660
e| Clears.health@nt.gov.au