Free Neonatal CME Courses

Caring for newborns—especially those who are critically ill, premature, or medically complex—requires specialized knowledge, clinical precision, and constant adaptation to the latest advances in neonatal medicine. From managing respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants to navigating feeding challenges, sepsis, and neurodevelopmental outcomes, neonatal care professionals must stay up to date on evolving guidelines and technology. FreeCME provides a focused collection of free online neonatal CME courses to help clinicians strengthen their expertise and deliver the highest standard of care in the NICU and beyond.

Each course is developed in collaboration with accredited continuing medical education providers, ensuring that the content is current, evidence-based, and aligned with best practices from leading pediatric and neonatal organizations. Whether you're a neonatologist refining your ventilator management strategies or a bedside NICU nurse seeking updated protocols on thermoregulation and developmental care, our activities offer practical, clinically relevant education—completely free of charge.

Our courses are available on demand, giving you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, whenever your schedule allows. After completing a short post-test, you can instantly download a CME or CE certificate, helping you meet state licensure, credentialing, or board certification requirements without delay.

The FreeCME neonatal curriculum covers a wide range of high-priority topics, including:

• Respiratory support in neonates, including CPAP, mechanical ventilation, and surfactant therapy

• Neonatal resuscitation and stabilization, aligned with the latest NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) guidelines

• Neonatal sepsis and infection prevention, with an emphasis on early recognition and antimicrobial stewardship

• Nutrition and feeding strategies, including parenteral nutrition, human milk fortification, and feeding readiness

• Neurologic care and neuroprotection, addressing intraventricular hemorrhage, seizures, and developmental outcomes

• Thermoregulation and skin care, supporting premature and low-birth-weight infants

• Family-centered care, discharge planning, and supporting parental bonding in the NICU

These CME activities are designed for a multidisciplinary neonatal team, including physicians, neonatal nurse practitioners (NNPs), NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, and others involved in the care of newborns in Level II, III, and IV NICUs. Whether you're new to neonatal care or a seasoned professional seeking a refresher on current standards, our courses offer meaningful, actionable content to enhance your clinical practice.