Neonatal Intensive Care Program
Credential Earned
Certification of Completion
Length
- Part time: 24 weeks
See Plan of Study details for more information.
Delivery
- Independent, asynchronous, and online learning with in-person skills and simulation labs.
- In-person skills and simulation labs will take place in the Eastern Zone at the beginning of June 2027.
Dates
- Winter: January 4, 2027 to June 19, 2027
Registration Deadline
- Winter: Opens October 1, 2026 and closes December 4, 2026
Overview
The Neonatal Intensive Care Program (NICP) integrates knowledge, skills, and simulation to support health care providers in developing the capabilities needed to provide safe, evidence-informed neonatal care. It is designed to strengthen clinical practice and promote consistency in care delivery, enabling health care providers across Nova Scotia to effectively support critically ill newborns and their families.
Requirements
- Participants must be a Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist actively practicing and supporting the neonatal population within Nova Scotia Health.
- Approval from a Nova Scotia Health Perinatal and Newborn Nursing Manager (or applicable Respiratory Therapy Manager) to confirm a clinical seat and sponsorship for the program.
- Current NRP provider status.
Cost
- Tuition: Tuition is $160 to cover the cost of NOEP seat purchase.
- Travel: In-person skills and simulation session in the Eastern Zone to be covered by the sponsoring manager.