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Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Newborn Life Support (NLS)

NLS equips healthcare professionals with the skills to assess and manage newborn infants requiring support immediately after birth.

Course Structure

  • 1-day face-to-face course
  • Pre-course MCQ and course manual

Who Can Attend

  • Healthcare professionals involved in the care of newborn infants, including doctors, nurses, midwives, paramedics, and resuscitation staff

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

  • Assess and manage newborns at birth
  • Deliver effective neonatal resuscitation
  • Perform airway management and ventilation techniques

Course Format

  • Interactive discussions
  • Skills stations
  • Simulation-based training

Assessment

  • Practical airway and resuscitation skills assessment

Additional Information

  • Certificate valid for 4 years
  • CPD points: 5
  • Completion of pre-course e-learning and review of the course manual is required. Candidates who do not meet this requirement will not be permitted to attend.

How to Apply

For applications or enquiries, please email: wih-tr.resuscitationtraining@nhs.net