NLS (Newborn Life Support) Training

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What does the NLS course offer?

Are you a healthcare professional involved in the care of newborns? This accredited Neonatal Life Support (NLS) course, developed and approved by the Resuscitation Council (UK), is specifically designed to equip you with the knowledge and practical expertise required during the crucial first few minutes of a baby's life.

This vital course is a mandatory requirement for staff working in maternity units. It is ideal for:

• Paediatricians and Neonatologists
• Obstetricians and Midwives
• Neonatal Nurses
• Anaesthetists
• Paramedics and Emergency Department Staff
• Any healthcare professional who may be called to assist in the resuscitation of a newborn

Course structure and preparation

• Format: A one day face-to-face course (minimum of 7 hours, excluding breaks)
• Pre-Course: Candidates receive a manual one month prior and must complete an online pre-course Multiple-Chouce Questionnaire (MCQ)

What will you learn?

The NLS course focuses on evidence-based practices and is highly interactive, combining theoretical sessions with hands-on workshops and skill stations:

Lectures

• History and Physiology
• Resuscitation at Birth
• Preterm Babies

Skill Stations

• Airway
• Resuscitaire, chest compressions and pulse oximetry
• Vascular access

Simulations

• A wide variety of hospital and community scenarios

Learning outcomes

• Initial assessment of an infant at birth
• Recognition and management of distressed newborn infants
• Effective airway management and ventilation techniques
• Safe administration of oxygen and chest compressions
• Understanding when and how to cannulate the umbilical vein
• Effective teamwork and communication within a resuscitation team

Course benefits:

• RC (UK) Certification: Successful completion leads to a valid NLS Provider certificate from the Resuscitation Council (UK), a mark of quality and competence in neonatal resuscitation
• Essential Competency: Fulfills a mandatory requirement for professionals working in busy maternity and neonatal settings
• Practical Focus: Emphasises hands-on training using simulation and practical scenarios to build confidence
• Expert Tutors: Learn from experienced and certified NLS instructors in a supportive and structured environment