Today the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) announced the findings of their NRP survey. The survey was conducted in response to the challenges some CPMs have expressed trying to access NPR courses.

While NARM acknowledges that difficulties do exist accessing NPR courses in some communicates, NARM maintains the importance of requiring the full NRP program (Online written exam and Skills testing) to uphold a standard of CPM skill outweighs the challenges individuals may face. NARM has committed to creating a Community-Based NRP Instructor Resource List that they will publish in the coming weeks.

You can read their full statement here: www.narm.org

NARM NRP Policy updates

Skills Testing NRP Requirement:

As announced in March 2022, the COVID related exemption of NRP Skills testing (hands on portion) expires January 1, 2023.

NRP cards issued after January 1, 2023 will be required to have the complete documentation of NRP (Online written exam and Skills testing).

NARM will continue to accept unexpired NRP cards as meeting the NRP Requirement for certification and recertification applications. However, NARM strongly encourages having the complete NRP program (Online written exam and Skills testing) so CPMs are best prepared to meet the needs of their clients.

NRP Advanced Requirement:

With the NRP 8th edition update in 2021, the AAP has created two course pathways for providers (see details highlighted below). NARM acknowledges that some of the advanced skills such as IO administration of newborn medications and Umbilical Vein Catheterization are not essential for CPMs who attend Community based births, however we recognize that completion of the NRP Advanced course is important to have a basic understanding of the full AAP NRP algorithm.

NRP Advanced is required effective March 1, 2023 for certification or recertification.

NARM will continue to accept unexpired NRP Essentials (plus BLS for Health Care Providers) as meeting the NRP Requirement for certification and recertification applications after March 1, 2023. However, NARM encourages taking NRP Advanced, if available prior to March 1, 2023.