Donate Join Contact
Disclaimer
Donate Join Contact

The ultimate goal of all NIDCAP training
is the full integration of the NIDCAP model of care
into all aspects of the Nursery.

This is typically a multi-year process and
involves a dedicated team working towards the common goal of
providing the best developmental care for infants and their families.

Here is how to get started:

Healthcare
Professionals’
Eligibility

  • Associated with, or on staff of, a Newborn/Infant Intensive Care and/or Special Care Nursery
  • Approved for training by the applicant nursery
  • Supported to become active facilitators of NIDCAP implementation in their setting 

How to Apply

  1. Your nursery’s leadership team contacts a NIDCAP Training Center with a letter describing your nursery and training goals
    Training Center Directory
  2. Upon request from the NIDCAP Training Center, submit:
  3. NIDCAP Professional-in-Training Self-Assessment for each professional beginning training

Application
Materials Offer:

  • Reflection and assessment of nursery opportunities
  • Foundation for NIDCAP training, nursery consultation and guidance
  • Joint timeline development with their NIDCAP Trainer

NIDCAP
Training
Sessions

All onsite consultation and education are held at the applicants’ hospital.

Program Guide Quality Assurance of Training Policy #1 Frequently Asked Questions