Teach at the highest level of care!
The Academy of Neonatal Care was formed out of necessity. Hands-on, in-person NICU courses were disappearing, and online presentations were not enough to help new respiratory therapists (RTs) and registered nurses (RNs) in the NICU get started. The need for specialized training in NICUs is increasing. Respiratory therapists, nurses, and doctors all have continuing education requirements, and healthcare professionals need to stay up to date on best practices and new technology.
Our primary goal is to teach the highest level of care in this specialized field by sharing knowledge through online education and live conferences. Social media will be one of the strongest tools for reaching out to professionals in neonatology to collaborate and share knowledge. Another goal is to reach out to parents and families of NICU patients to educate them on the basics of their NICU stay. Through online and hands-on training, collaboration among professionals, and participation of patients' loved ones, we can create a more comprehensive learning tool for all.
We are a 501(c) (3) company; your support and time during our early-stage development will help us launch and sustain this advocacy.
Education is limitless!
Our primary goal is to teach the highest level of care in this specialized field by sharing knowledge through online education and live conferences. Social media will be one of the strongest tools for reaching out to professionals in neonatology to collaborate and share knowledge. Another goal is to reach out to parents and families of NICU patients to educate them on the basics of their NICU stay. Through online and hands-on training, collaboration among professionals, and participation of patients' loved ones, we can create a more comprehensive learning tool for all.
We are a 501(c) (3) company; your support and time during our early-stage development will help us launch and sustain this advocacy.
Education is limitless!
Our team
Meet our Instructors
MitCHELL GOLDSTEIN, MD
Medical Director
Dr. Goldstein is board certified in both Pediatrics and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine. He is a Professor of Pediatrics at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital and emeritus medical director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Citrus Valley in West Covina, CA. He is a past president of the Perinatal Advisory Council, Legislation, Advocacy and Consultation (PACLAC) as well as a past president of the National Perinatal Association (NPA).
KELLY WELTON
BA, RRT- NPS
As a Registered Respiratory Therapist with 40 years of experience, I noticed that resources to help RT’s expand their role into the NICU were dwindling. I also saw the importance of keeping up NICU skills, and the challenge of staffing a NICU with seasoned, well-qualified RT’s. I wanted to put on a live course that included a lot of hands-on, real-time workshop topics. CoVid 19 made that a challenge, and the result was the addition of the online classes. My mission is to help RT’s and RN’s learn to be prepared for any NICU or DR situation.
MICHAEL SMITH
RRT-NPS
Michael Smith has been a Respiratory Therapist for 36 years with the last 25 years working as a NICU therapist. He is part of the SIM team, which is responsible for projects to improve NICU Physicians and staff. Michael was part of the team that created the Cooling protocol as well as the disaster plan. He has been a licensed N.R.P. instructor for several years. He has extensive knowledge and experience as a respiratory instructor for Respiratory Therapists, Nurses, physician residents and staff.
BERNADETTE MERCADO
BSRT, RRT-NPS
Therapist for 26 years primarily focusing in neonatal and pediatric care. Outside respiratory, Bernadette has multiple years of experience in producing concerts and fundraising events. With her passion in helping others, she believes that education can pave the way in reaching out to communities to teach and share her knowledge in the field of neonatal care.
Quick Links
Connect with us
Created with
