ACoRN Course – May 25, 2026

What is ACoRN?

The Acute Care of at-Risk Newborns Program (ACoRN) is a Canadian Program designed to teach neonatal stabilization, support the multidisciplinary team, and identify and care for babies who become unwell or are at risk of becoming unwell in the first few hours or days after birth and, where necessary, preparation for transport to a referral facility

ACoRN introduces knowledge and skills sequentially, using a case-based approach.  It is designed to be useful regardless of a condition’s complexity or how frequently a practitioner is called upon to manage specific conditions.

Program overview

**** Participants must complete the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) course at a provider level before taking this course. ****

ACoRN uses a logical and systematic approach, as well as innovative learning tools and decision-making algorithms to:

• Gather and organize information
• Establish priorities
• Intervene appropriately

Course Cost: $395 (Price includes ACoRN Online Exam and ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates)

Details:

After registering, you will receive an email containing a code and directions to access the online exam.

The key components of the ACoRN Education Program are:

1. The ACoRN Textbook and ACoRN Online Exam (exam included in course cost)
2. Interactive workshop and ACoRN Essential Guide 
3. Evaluation:  Learners, organization, clinical outcomes.
4. National and regional approach.

The ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates ACoRN Primary Survey and Sequences, Laminates will be available at the workshop and are included in the course cost.

The ACoRN workshop is an interactive session that utilizes a skill-based, tool-based, case-based approach to learning. Simulations are an integral component of the workshop.

Preparation for the Workshop:

The ACoRN Textbook, 2nd Edition A resource and learning tool for health care professionals (recommended but not mandatory).  No need to memorize.

ACoRN Essential Guide (for providers) Optional
A learning tool for ACoRN providers and a companion guide to the ACoRN Textbook.

ACoRN Online Exam To be completed prior to participating in an ACoRN course.

Simulation Demo Video

Cancellation/Date Changes and Refund Policy: The CCA – University of Manitoba has the right to cancel or reschedule course dates due to circumstances beyond our control. Cancellation by students may occur up to 21 days before day one of the course with a $200 penalty. Cancellation after 21 days or no shows are not refundable. Cancellations and date changes due to illness or medical emergency will be considered on case-to-case basis.

For further information, please contact:

lifesaving.courses@umanitoba.ca

Agenda TBA

Credits

Please click on the link to view study credits for this program
https://cps.ca/en/acorn/continuing-education-credits-acorn

All listed information is from the ACoRN CPS website.