UK Resuscitation Council accredited resuscitation course
The Out of Hospital Newborn Life Support course focuses on the practical realities of delivering newborn life support in out-of-hospital environments. Course content includes:
- Recognition of babies requiring support at birth.
- Effective thermal control strategies in low-resource environments.
- Airway management and ventilation techniques using pre-hospital equipment.
- Coordination and communication in flash teams.
- Preparation and decision-making for safe neonatal transport.
Content is delivered through a mix of lectures, practical skill stations, and realistic simulations that mirror the challenges encountered in non-hospital births. It will be delivered by a multidisciplinary faculty including neonatologists, paramedics and midwives.
Format: This is a 1 day event, taking place in person.
Location: Exeter
Eligibility: Registered healthcare professionals – paramedics and nurses. *Full information on eligibility is in the Further Information section.
Suitability: This session is primarily open to applicants based in Devon, Dorset and Cornwall. We hope to provide another event for those in the north later on in 2026.
Background
This course is designed for professionals who are likely to be present at births outside hospital settings. OH-NLS was developed in direct response to a clearly identified training gap. National bodies, including the Maternity and Neonatal Safety Improvement Programme (MNSI), have highlighted the need for improved and standardised training for those attending births in out-of-hospital settings. Whether attending a planned homebirth or responding to an unplanned delivery in the community, OH-NLS provides structured, evidence-based training to equip clinicians with the skills needed to support the transition to extrauterine life and initiate newborn resuscitation when required.
Target staff group
The OH-NLS course is designed for healthcare professionals working in the out-of-hospital environment, including paramedics, pre-hospital medical staff, and pre-hospital nursing staff who are expected to deliver advanced life support.
All applicants must hold a professional healthcare qualification or be in training for a professional healthcare qualification. Paramedic students in their final year of training are eligible to be accepted on this course.
Pre-Course reading
Candidates will receive a course manual, which includes the core NLS content supplemented with specific OH-NLS materials, 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.)
Certificate
Successful candidates receive a Resuscitation Council UK OH-NLS provider certificate, which is valid for four years.
Location
All dates will take place at this address: Health Innovation South West, Vantage Point, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5FD.
Dates
A one day course taking place on either:
- Thursday 26th March 2026
OR
- Friday 27th March 2026
Time
08:00-18:00
Complete the form at the bottom of this page to book.
The protected characteristics monitoring form is separate to the booking button above; completion is optional & anonymous. We ask for information on your ‘protected characteristics’ in order to help us monitor our performance on equality.
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