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NLS Newborn Life Support

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Launched in 1999, Resuscitation Council UK’s Newborn Life Support course teaches the knowledge and skills to:
  • approach the management of a newborn infant requiring assistance during the first 10-20 minutes in a competent manner
  • understand the processes underlying apnoea, bradycardia and poor condition at birth
  • initiate resuscitation of the newborn infant
  • deliver practical airway management and ventilatory support.

Course structure and programme
 
This is a one-day course and will take place at the Whittington Education Centre.
 
The Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK) use evidence-based guidelines and cutting-edge research to create their courses. Courses are then delivered by members of our dedicated and highly skilled instructor team.

Pre-Course Preparation

Candidates receive their NLS manual at least one month before the start of the course. Candidates should prepare for the course by reading the manual and completing the online pre-course MCQ (multiple-choice question) paper.

Assessment and Certification

NLS is assessed based on the completion of an MCQ paper, and an airway test that will allow candidates to demonstrate the core skills in airway management that are covered on the course.
 
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council UK NLS provider certificate, which is valid for four years.
 
This course is recognised as continuing professional development (CPD) by the Medical, Dental and Nursing Royal Colleges and Health Care Professional Council. Please contact your registering body for further information.

Course Dates 2025

  • 22 October
  • 10 December
Last updated14 Jul 2025