Master ELBW Care in the NICU and Be Ready to take the
C-ELBW Exam with Confidence - In Just 8 Weeks!
Whether you’re seeking the C-ELBW certification, or just want to level up your ELBW skills, this course has you covered.
This comprehensive course will guide you through the latest best-practice care for the smallest and sickest babies, and prepare you to confidently earn your C-ELBW certification from NCC—and you can earn 16 contact hours of Nursing CE credits along the way.
Secure your spot today!
Our C-ELBW Certification Exam Prep Course is designed for NICU nurses and therapists passionate about small baby care.
In just 8 weeks, you'll be fully prepared to ace the NCC C-ELBW exam and enhance the care you provide to extremely low birth weight infants. Using our unique NICU Cube Framework, you'll master key areas like:
thermoregulation, respiratory management, developmental care, and family-centered practices.
Led by neonatal experts, this course includes live lectures, interactive Q&A sessions, practice questions,
and comprehensive study materials to ensure your success.
No extensive NICU experience is required—
Nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and rehabilitation specialists with a passion for small baby care are all welcome.
Whether or not you take the exam, this course will deepen your knowledge and improve the care you provide in your NICU.
If you're ready to get certified, we'll guide you step-by-step to become a certified specialist in ELBW care.
COURSE BENEFITS
Expert-Led Instruction:
Learn from seasoned NICU professionals with years of experience in ELBW care.
Innovative NICU Cube Framework:
Master complex concepts through our unique, easy-to-remember teaching approach.
Comprehensive Content:
Cover all exam topics in-depth, aligned with the latest C-ELBW certification requirements.
Interactive Learning:
Engage in live lectures and Q&A sessions for an immersive learning experience.
Flexible Study Options:
Access lecture replays and study materials to learn at your own pace.
Exam-Ready Confidence:
Benefit from practice quizzes and a step-by-step study plan to ensure you're fully prepared.
Continuing Education:
Earn CE credits while preparing for your certification.try.
Career Advancement:
Open doors to new opportunities with your C-ELBW certification.
Are you ready to take the next step in your NICU Career?
Join the live, interactive offering of our new C-ELBW Certification Exam Prep Course and get everything you need — expert lectures from October to December 2024, comprehensive resource and study guides, practice exam questions and and supportive community!
Regular Pricing: $299
MODULES
Join these live sessions to interact directly with the course instructors and fellow NICU professionals, ask your burning questions, and stay on track with your exam preparation.
Each live lecture session will be on Fridays at 8am PST to 10am PST (11am EST to 1pm EST) and will be recorded and posted in the student portal.
Click open each section to see what we will be covering during each module.
Kickoff (Oct 11): Welcome and Course Overview (2 hours)
- Introduction to the course structure and NICU Cube Framework
- Review of the C-ELBW Candidate Guide
- Overview of ELBW care and general assessment
- Physical, gestational age, behavioral, and neurologic assessment
- Normal/abnormal findings for all body systems
- Posture, tone, movement, and reflexes
Session 1 (Oct 18): Delivery Room and Transport (2 hours)
- Delivery room management, stabilization, and transition
- Resuscitation (NRP) - Timing of umbilical cord clamping
- Initial transition and stabilization
- Transport/transfer considerations
- Introduction to the interconnectedness of ELBW care systems
Session 2 (Oct 25): Thermoregulation, Skin Care, and Cardiovascular Management (2 hours)
- Thermoregulation in ELBW infants (Red side)
- Mechanisms of heat loss/production (conduction, convection, evaporation, radiation)
- Response to hypothermia and hyperthermia
- Neutral thermal environment
- Humidification strategies
- Skin care for ELBW infants (Red side)
- Structural and functional immaturity
- Epidermal barrier function
- Prevention of skin breakdown (adhesives, repositioning, medical devices)
- Use of hydrocolloids and hydrogels
- Cardiovascular management
- Patent ductus arteriosus
- Hypotension and shock
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Cor pulmonale
Session 3 (Nov 1): Respiratory Management and Oxygenation (2 hours)
- Respiratory system in ELBW infants (Green side)
- Structural and functional immaturity
- Ventilation strategies (modes, non-invasive ventilation)
- Blood gas interpretation and management
- Oxygen delivery and management
- Oxyhemoglobin saturation curve
- Pulse oximetry
- Target oxygen saturations
- Common respiratory issues in ELBW infants
- Respiratory distress syndrome
- Bronchopulmonary dysplasia/chronic lung disease
- Apnea of prematurity
- Pulmonary air leaks (pneumothorax, PIE)
- Pulmonary hemorrhage
- Prevention of neonatal morbidities (BPD, ROP, IVH)
- Surfactant administration
Session 4 ( Nov 8): Brain Care, Neuroprotection, and Developmental Care (2 hours)
- Neurodevelopment in ELBW infants (Blue side)
- Stages of brain development
- Structural and functional immaturity
- Brain and neurosensory development
- Impact of NICU environment
- Neurosensory and limbic system effects
- Role of light, noise, smell, taste, touch
- Neuroprotective strategies
- IVH and white matter injury prevention
- Cue-based care
- Handling and positioning (containment)
- Circadian rhythms
- Kangaroo Care
- Developmental Care
- Neurobehavioral assessment (habituation, motor organization, state organization)
- Stress and pain assessment and management
- Self-regulation and stability
- Neurological complications in ELBW infants
- Periventricular/Intraventricular hemorrhage
- Post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus
- Periventricular leukomalacia
- Seizures
Session 5 (Nov 15): Nutrition, Fluid Management, and Renal Issues (2 hours)
- Nutritional needs of ELBW infants (Yellow side)
- GI development and immaturity
- Nutritional requirements (calories, macro/micronutrients)
- Parenteral nutrition
- Enteral nutrition (human milk benefits, fortifiers, formulas)
- Growth monitoring and prevention of growth failure
- Fluid and electrolyte management
- Normal body water composition
- Physiologic transition
- Renal function of the ELBW
- Fluid status assessment
- Electrolyte monitoring and management
- Bone mineralization and metabolic bone disease
- Renal system in ELBW infants
- Acute renal failure
- High output renal failure
- Renal vein/artery thrombosis
- Renal insufficiency and hypertension
Session 6 (Nov 22): Infection Prevention and Management (2 hours)
- Infection risks in ELBW infants (White side)
- Immaturity of the ELBW immune system
- Environmental risks (lines, tubes)
- Prevention strategies
- Catheter-associated infection prevention
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention
- Oral immune therapy (maternal milk, colostrum)
- Antibiotic stewardship
- Common infections in ELBW infants
- Sepsis evaluation and management
- Septic shock
- Late-onset sepsis
- Viral and fungal infections (candidiasis)
- Meningitis, UTI, osteomyelitis
- Hematologic issues
- Anemia (blood and blood products)
- Neutropenia/Neutrophilia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Hyperbilirubinemia (direct and indirect)
Session 7 (Dec 6): Family-Centered Care and Ethical Considerations (2 hours)
- Family-centered care principles (Orange side)
- Prenatal consultation
- Family partnered care
- Parental role attainment (barriers, bonding)
- Breastfeeding support
- Shared decision making
- Psychosocial aspects of ELBW care
- Trauma-informed care
- Parental coping and grieving process
- Parent mental health (PTSD, postpartum depression)
- Special circumstances (adolescent parents, death of twin)
- Ethical considerations in ELBW care
- End-of-life care and decision-making
- Palliative care
- Non-initiation and withdrawal of care
- Cultural sensitivity
- Ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice)
- Discharge planning and follow-up
- Parent education/training
- Follow-up clinics and early intervention
- Outcomes (motor, cognitive, developmental delays)
Session 8 (Dec 13): Final Assorted Topics, Review, Q&A, and Exam Preparation (2 hours)
- Comprehensive review of key topics
- Integration of the NICU Cube Framework concepts
- Review of additional topics:
- Pharmacology and pharmacologic interventions
- Metabolic/Endocrine/Genetic issues
- Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat concerns (including ROP)
- Professional practice considerations
- Evidence-based practice
- Quality improvement and safety
- Research and benchmarking
- Inter-professional teamwork
- Practice questions and exam strategies
- Final Q&A session
- Guidance on further study and exam preparation
The support you will have access to
Expert-led Live Sessions
Comprehensive study materials
Practice Quizzes and Exam Tips
That's A Total Value Of More Than $997
Full Registration Price
Only $299
Introductory Pricing - Expires October 11th
10 LIVE Calls - Access to all recordings ($499+)
Step-By-Step Study Guide (Value $99)
Practice Quiz Questions (Value $99)
Nursing Contact Hours (Value $299+)
BONUS: A list of our Recommended Books
BONUS: Additional Study Videos + Resources
Don’t let the C-ELBW certification exam intimidate you.
With our expert-led course, you'll have everything you need to pass with confidence. Enroll today and take the next step in your NICU nursing career!
COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. List three maternal risk factors that contribute to premature birth in ELBW infants.
2. Outline at least three evidence-based practices for delivery room management, stabilization, and transition to extrauterine life in ELBW infants.
3. Describe two or more strategies for maintaining thermoregulation in ELBW infants and discuss at least two methods to prevent skin breakdown and manage cardiovascular complications such as patent ductus arteriosus (PDA).
4. Discuss at least two common respiratory conditions in ELBW infants, such as respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and outline the oxygenation and ventilation strategies used to manage these conditions.
5. Outline the key principles of neuroprotective techniques and describe at least two developmental care practices that reduce the risk of neurological injury in ELBW infants, including the prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and white matter injury.
6. Given a clinical case scenario, calculate the nutritional needs and fluid requirements of ELBW infants based on their weight and condition, and list at least three interventions used to prevent metabolic bone disease through enteral and parenteral nutrition.
7. Discuss at least two ethical considerations involved in the care of ELBW infants, including end-of-life decision-making and the balance between beneficence and autonomy in NICU care.
8. Outline the principles of family-centered care in the NICU and describe at least two strategies for supporting families during the transition from NICU to home care, including discharge planning and long-term outcomes for ELBW infants.
CE CREDIT & REFUND POLICY
This course is pending approval by the California Board of Registered Nurses, Provider Number 15417, for up to 16 contact hours.
*Due to the digital nature of this course, there are no refunds.
**This is an individual viewing license, so sharing of access is prohibited and violations will result in revocation of this license permanently.
The course content is the property of Synapse Care Solutions and any distribution or copying of any materials is strictly prohibited.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I miss a live call?
All live calls will be recorded and will be available within 7 days from the live session for your review. Study at your own pace, the recorded sessions will be available on-demand for your review for 12 months.
Is there a refund policy?
Due to the digital nature of this course, all sales are final, and no refunds are offered.
How do I earn the CE contact hours?
CE contact hours are earned by watching the calls, whether live or recorded, and completing your CE evaluation for each section.
How do I register for the NCC C-ELBW exam
For information on how to register for the NCC exam - go to their website -- www.nccwebsite.org