About this Event
ACoRN Provider 2 Day Course
The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns (ACoRN) program is designed to review and teach neonatal stabilization in a systematic approach. It supports a multidisciplinary team to identify and care for babies who become unwell or are at risk of becoming unwell in the first few hours or days after birth.
Eligibility
Any health care provider expected to
- Identify or care for at-risk or unwell babies in a perinatal setting.
- participate in neonatal stabilization as a part of their professional role
Required Materials
******The course tuition does not include the textbook or the online exam fee.
Please use the following links to purchase materials and to access the online exam:
- CPS CPS ACoRN Online exam - ACoRN online exam
- CPS ACoRN Essential Guide - ACoRN: The Essential Guide (with laminated sequences)
Pre Requisites
- Have current NRP provider status.
- Complete required pre-reading. Each provider should have their own ACoRN: The Essential Guide (with laminated sequences)
- Successfully complete the ACoRN online exam within 30 days of the course
- Bring a Paper Copy of your ACoRN Online Exam Certificate of Completion on the second day of the course
SiROC Course Cancellation Policy
We understand that plans can change and aim to offer flexible options:
Transfers & Substitutions
Registrations may be transferred to another course date if requested at least 7 days prior to the course start date.
You may also send a substitute participant at no additional charge at any time (substitutes must meet course prerequisites).
To request a transfer or substitution, email [email protected].
Refunds
Refund requests must be submitted through Eventbrite (www.eventbrite.ca/mytickets) and are issued as follows:
- More than 14 days before the course – Full refund (100%)
- 7–14 days before the course – 50% refund
- Less than 7 days before the course – No refund
Eventbrite processing fees are subject to their own refund policy. No refunds will be issued for no-shows. Exceptions may be considered in special circumstances.
Course Changes
SiROC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a course due to unforeseen circumstances. If this occurs, participants will be rescheduled to the next available session or may choose an alternative future date.
Event venue & nearby stays
McMaster Children's Hospital - Hamilton Health Sciences, 1200 Main Street West, Hamilton, Canada
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