NRP Instructors

NRP 9th Edition Update 

The 9th Edition of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) was launched in Canada on June 1st, 2026.  As part of the Canadian Pediatric Society’s (CPS) recommendations for the transition to the 9th Edition, NRP Instructors must complete the 9th Edition Online Learning Assessment (OLA), available at no cost until September 1st, 2026 AND attend a provincial education session. To support this transition, the Atlantic NRP Advisory Committee has developed a webinar for NRP instructors across the Atlantic Provinces. A recording of the webinar will be posted below following the first live session on June 25th, 2026.  Please note that only participants attending the live webinar will have the opportunity to participate in the question and answer period. 

Please scan the QRCode or click on the image below to register for the session that best suits your schedule:

Access RCP’s guidance resource– Key Changes in the NRP 9th Edition here.

Process for becoming an NRP Instructor

The process for becoming an NRP Instructor has been established by the CPS NRP Steering Committee.

 

1. Review the NRP Registration Guidelines to determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for becoming an NRP Instructor.

 

2. Submit an application to attend an NRP Instructor Workshop, or have your name added to a waitlist for an upcoming workshop: NRP Instructor Workshop Application.

  • To complete the application process you must submit the following supporting documents to nrp.rcp@iwk.nshealth.ca.

  1. Letter of support from your sponsoring organization - NRP Instructor Candidate Letter of Support (fillable pdf).
  2. Current NRP Provider Status Card.
  3. NRP Online Exam certificate of completion - dated within 12-months of the NRP Instructor Workshop that you plan to attend.

If you need to complete the NRP Online Exam:

  • The NRP Online Exam is accessed through the CPS online learning platform - NRP Online Exam
  • There is a cost of $58 to complete the NRP Online Exam that needs to be paid online at the time of registration.
  • Applications will be reviewed to ensure that NRP instructor candidates meet the eligibility criteria.

 

3. After completion of the NRP Instructor Workshop, instructor candidates will be required to complete a "Team Teach" of at least one NRP Provider course with an NRP Instructor Trainer or experienced instructor delegate.

 

4. The final step to become an NRP Instructor is to complete an NRP Registration Form and submit the completed form and $135 registration fee to the CPS.