C-NPT - Certified in Neonatal Pediatric Transport

The Certified in Neonatal Pediatric Transport (C-NPT) is a specialized professional certification for healthcare professionals involved in the interfacility transport of neonatal and pediatric patients. This certification, administered by the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA), is designed to validate the expertise of nurses, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals in the field of neonatal and pediatric transport. It recognizes their proficiency in critical care during transport, including patient assessment, stabilization, and management of complex medical conditions in neonatal and pediatric patients during air or ground transport.

Completion Time: 2 hours

Exam Format

Registration for the C-NPT exam involves an application process, meeting eligibility criteria (such as relevant clinical experience in neonatal and pediatric transport), and paying the examination fee.

The C-NPT exam consists of 125 multiple-choice questions (100 scored, 25 unscored) covering critical care concepts and transport-specific knowledge, including patient assessment, stabilization, pathophysiology, and management of neonatal and pediatric emergencies during transport.

Topics also include transport environment challenges, equipment use, and ethical and legal issues in transport care.

A passing score is achieved by reaching a percentage of correctly answered questions determined by the ASTNA.

Eligibility criteria include professional licensure and a minimum number of hours of documented clinical experience in neonatal and pediatric transport.

The application process involves submitting proof of experience and educational qualifications.

If unsuccessful on the exam, candidates can reapply following ASTNA’s reexamination policies.

C-NPT certification is valid for three years and must be renewed.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits specific to neonatal and pediatric transport and submitting a recertification application with a fee.

Continuing education requirements typically include courses related to neonatal and pediatric transport, critical care, and emergency management.

Detailed records of these activities must be maintained and submitted for the recertification process.

For the most current and detailed information regarding Certified in Neonatal Pediatric Transport certification, including application guidelines, exam schedules, study materials, and renewal processes, it is advised to refer directly to the Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) website.

ASTNA provides study materials, including a detailed content outline and reference materials.

Additional resources may include relevant textbooks, online courses, and professional development activities in neonatal and pediatric transport.

A current, active license in a relevant healthcare profession (such as nursing or respiratory therapy) and experience in neonatal and pediatric patient care during transport are typical prerequisites.

After obtaining C-NPT certification, professionals may pursue further specializations in critical care transport or advanced practice roles.

The NCC also offers the following:

• Care of the Extremely Low Birth Weight Neonate (C-ELBW)

• Certified – Electronic Fetal Monitoring (C-EFM)

• Obstetric and Neonatal Quality and Safety (ONQS)

• Neonatal Neuro-Intensive Care (C-NNIC)