Essentials of Neonatal Critical Care Orientation (ENCCO) is designed to provide foundational nursing education on caring for neonatal patients. The program imparts valuable knowledge and tools needed to care for babies in the newborn nursery and critically ill patients in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
ENCCO is an online course featuring up-to-date, evidence-based and standardized education. Learners are immersed in an integrated blended learning environment featuring rich illustrations, interactive case scenarios and practice activities that enhance knowledge transfer and retention.
Upon completing this course, learners will be able to:
1Evaluate assessment data and implement a plan of care using evidence-based strategies specific to the neonate.
2Demonstrate knowledge of common conditions experienced by neonatal patients.
3Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care for critically ill neonatal patients.
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Pediatric Learning Solutions prepares new and transitioning staff for the complexities of caring for children. A product of Children’s Hospital Association, this program provides evidence-based, engaging online training for onboarding pediatric and neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists and other neonatal clinicians. New hires gain required knowledge more quickly through application-focused case scenarios and just-in-time job aids, improving their confidence, quality of care and time to productivity. Content is reviewed on a regular cycle, ensuring current and relevant evidence guides clinician practice.
Course Content
The content is developed in collaboration with clinical content experts and Pediatric Learning Solutions (a product of Children’s Hospital Association) to advance neonatal nursing education. The modules are divided into six units that cover Patient Care, Respiratory Care, Infectious Diseases and Management, Neurology, Endocrine and Neonatal Vascular Access.
Review Course ContentCE Hours Earned
16.5 CNE or 5 CRCE contact hours
CNE and CRCE Expire Dec. 31, 2025
Accreditation and Disclosures
In support of improving patient care, Children’s Hospital Association is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Successful Completion
Learners must complete the post-test and CNE or CRCE evaluation associated with each lesson to be awarded contact hours.