Neonatal Resuscitation is a set of interventions used to assist the airway, breathing and circulation of a newborn following birth. The Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) is a set of educational guidelines established by the American Academy of Pediatrics that outline the proper procedures for resuscitation of a newborn. Many medical professionals, especially those dealing directly with newborns are required to complete the educational program and become certified so that they may properly respond in the event of an emergency.