WHO Essential Newborn Care (ENC) 2 Facilitator Course

Description and Learning Objectives

May-June 2026

Essential Newborn Care 2 (ENC 2) is one of the new modules of the World Health Organization (WHO) Essential Newborn Care Course, developed by WHO in collaboration with AAP. ENC 2 is an evidence-based, hands-on educational program focusing on the care of babies from 60 minutes after birth to discharge from the facility. ENC 2 incorporates the content in earlier programs by AAP, Essential Care for Every Baby (ECEB) and Essential Care for Small Babies (ECSB), updated to align with WHO recommendations and guidelines.  
 
This online ENC 2 facilitator training course will take place over four, live sessions and provide participants with the skills necessary to train others in neonatal assessment and continuing care. 

After this course, learners should be able to:

• Identify key messages of ENC 2
• Successfully carry out all of the core ENC 2 skills (identification of risk factors, classification, routine care, immediate care, reassessment and preparation for discharge, and advanced care)
• Successfully complete the ENC 2 Knowledge Check and Case Scenarios
• Demonstrate presentation of ENC 2 content and facilitate small group learning with participants of varying ability levels
• Access online resources to plan and evaluate courses

Course Dates & Times

Attendees participate in real-time lectures and practice sessions at the following dates and times. Attendance at all four sessions is required:

• Wednesday, May 27, 2026 
  10:00am–2:00pm (CDT)/3:00pm–7:00pm (UTC)
• Thursday, June 4, 2026 
  11:00am–3:00pm (CDT)/4:00pm–8:00pm (UTC)  
• Monday, June 8, 2026 
  10:00am–2:00pm (CDT)/3:00pm–7:00pm (UTC)  
• Thursday, June 11, 20256 
  10:00am–2:00pm (CDT)/3:00pm–7:00pm (UTC)   

Registration Fees

• AAP Members $150
• Non-members $200
• Medical students $150

Course Requirements

• This course is designed to develop new ENC 2 facilitators who will make a commitment to cascade the training to/with healthcare providers in low-resource settings. This course is suitable for doctors, nurses, midwives, and allied health professionals.
• You MUST have a partner who will register and take this course with you.
• You and your partner will need to join all four sessions together from the same physical space.
• You will need access to a laptop/tablet/computer with a camera and mic, and a strong internet connection.
• You and your partner must have access to a NeoNatalie simulator, a MamaBreast simulator, and some additional basic medical supplies. The full list of supplies can be found here (PreemieNatalie can be used in lieu of the NeoNatalie). Each simulator can be purchased at the links in the first sentence of this paragraph. All equipment can be shared between partners. You must also have access to digital or printed versions of the ENC 2 learning materials.
• You and your partner will each need to create an online account with AAP. This is needed in order to complete your registrations, and to claim individual credit for completing the course. You are not required to have an AAP account before submitting the registration request form below. If you need help troubleshooting, reach out to [email protected].  If you already have an account created, please include your AAP account number when you submit your request for registration. 

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Accreditation Information

The American Academy of Pediatrics is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

• AAP designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
• This activity is acceptable for a maximum of 13 AAP credits. These credits can be applied toward the AAP CME/CPD Award available to Fellows and Candidate Members of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• PAs may claim a maximum of 13 Category 1 credits for completing this activity. NCCPA accepts AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)^TM from organizations accredited by the ACCME or a recognized state medical society.