Neonatal Resuscitation Program

Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Participant Information
There have been significant changes to the Neonatal Resuscitation Program. To give
you the best opportunity to be successful at completing the NRP Program, please follow
these directions:
Prior to the on-site course:
√ Complete the online examination
How can I access the online exam
You can access the exam through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
website.
Follow these steps:
1. Go to http://www2.aap.org/nrp/exam/
2. Click on “6 th Edition Online Examination”
3. Click on “First time students click here to register”
4. For “Institution” click on the drop down menu and select “1-Self Registration”
5. Fill out the General information and “Submit”
From this point, the process should be self-explanatory.
What does the online exam cover
The test covers the material in Lessons 1 – 9 of the Textbook of Neonatal
Resuscitation, 6 th Edition. The test is not difficult for learners who focus on each
lesson’s Key Points and know the correct answers to each lesson’s Review section.
Most new learners require several hours of study time.
The online test is arranged by lesson in the same order as in the textbook. The
computer scores each lesson as you submit answers. You may stop testing after a
lesson, and resume testing later.
Important things to know about the online exam
• The registration for the online exam will ask if you have designated an NRP
instructor for the in-person components of the NRP Provider Course
The answer is YES
You do not need to name the instructor
• Lessons 1 through 4 and Lesson 9 are required Lessons. Once you complete
the final required lesson, the examination is considered complete and you will
not have the opportunity to test on additional lessons. To prevent being shut
out of the examination prior to taking all the required lesson examinations
for your course, take the Lesson 9 examination last.
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Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Participant Information
How long will it take to complete the exam
The average time to complete the full examination (all 9 lessons) is 55 minutes.
How long to I have to complete the exam
Once you launch the exam, you must complete it within 14 days.
What if I do not complete the online exam within the allotted 14 days
You will need to pay for and complete the online exam through the American
Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Once you complete the exam, you must print out the
completion certificate and bring it with you to the on-site NRP class within 30 days of
completing the online exam.
What happens if I don’t pass the exam
A passing score for the exam is 80% for each section. Each section can be
repeated one time. You may choose to retake the section you did not pass
immediately or on a different day. Keep in mind, the exam must be successfully
completed within 14 days of the date it was launched.
√ Complete the on-site course within 30 days after completion of the
online exam.
1. Register for the next available on-site NRP Course by calling the Clinical
Education and Informatics office at (559) 353-5902
2. You must print the completion certificate from the online exam and bring it
with you to the on-site NRP course. You will not be allowed to attend the onsite
course without your completion certificate.
What if I do not complete the on-site NRP class within the allotted timeframe
You will need to register for another on-site NRP class. If the class occurs more
than 30 days after you completed the online exam, you will need to pay for and
complete the online exam again through the AAP website.
Who should I call with questions
For questions about registration and other logistics, call Clinical Education and
Informatics at (559) 353-5902 or e-mail Education@childrenscentralcal.org
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