Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
Build confidence in completing newborn hearing screening. The course covers core screening knowledge, the anatomy of the ear and hearing loss, screening techniques, programme protocols – designed for any healthcare professional carrying out screening.
Get a clear route into the NHSP screener pathway
Who is this NHSP course for?
- Hearing screeners
- Audiology staff
- Midwives
- Maternity support workers
- Neonatal nurses
- Neonatal clinicians
- Screening professionals
What’s on this page?
Introduction to the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
This programme supports healthcare professionals involved in the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP).
This interactive online learning course’s seven sessions focus on practical screening delivery – from the importance of screening, the anatomy of the ear and the hearing process, to how screening is carried out and potential outcomes.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Explain what newborn hearing screening aims to identify and why early identification matters
- Describe where newborn hearing screening sits within the early weeks after birth, including typical timing windows
- Recognise the basics of ear structure relevant to screening practice
- Identify key types and levels of permanent hearing loss referenced by the programme
You can also:
- Apply screening techniques in line with the NHSP approach described in the pathway
- Follow NHSP protocols in day-to-day screening work
Course features
- Structured as a 7-unit screener e-learning pathway.
- Each unit is also available in an accessible format for assistive technology.
- Developed by the UK’s leading experts.
Why choose elearning from eIntegrity?
Get a clear route into the NHSP screener pathway, with the unit structure and scope spelled out upfront.
Focus on practical delivery: techniques, protocols, and what to do in real screening settings.
Use the UK’s nationally described screening timing and aims as your grounding for consistent practice.
Course content overview
Work through the pathway end-to-end for a complete refresher, or dip into single units when you need a targeted update (for example, screening techniques, ear anatomy or screening protocols). The programme is presented as 7 units, covering the full screening workflow.
- Screening essentials: what screening is, who it’s for, and how the programme runs
- Core knowledge: the ear and hearing loss, linked to screening practice
- Practical delivery: screening techniques and applying NHSP protocols.
Who developed this course?
The Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) plays a vital role in identifying permanent hearing loss in babies early in life through a consistent, high‑quality, population‑based screening approach. Built on the foundations of the national newborn screening system, the NHSP ensures that all eligible babies are offered timely screening within the first weeks after birth, with clear pathways, standardised screening techniques and nationally aligned protocols. Supported by NHS England and guided by recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee, the programme promotes safe, evidence‑based practice at every stage of screening – from understanding the anatomy of the ear and the hearing process to applying approved screening methods and managing potential outcomes.
Our NHSP modules
- Introduction to NHSP
- The ear and hearing
- The NHSP care pathway and quality assurance
- The screening tests
- Screening outcomes
- The NHSP national IT system (S4H) and screening equipment
- NHSP knowledge update
Access 24/7
The Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) course is delivered entirely online, giving you the flexibility to learn at home, in clinical settings or on the move. Each session is short and focused, allowing you to build confidence in core screening knowledge, ear anatomy, hearing loss and screening techniques without interrupting a busy workload.
With most units designed to be completed in manageable chunks, you can dip in and out whenever you need a refresher on NHSP protocols, typical screening timing windows or practical screening steps. This makes the programme ideal for maintaining accurate, consistent screening practice, even when time is limited.
Once you’ve finished the course or individual sessions, you can download a completion certificate from the eIntegrity Hub to record your learning. While the programme does not provide CPD accreditation, the certificate can still be kept as evidence of professional development for your portfolio or local service requirements.
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Comparing the cost of NHSP training
Traditional screening‑skills training can be expensive, especially when delivered through in‑person workshops or multi‑day practical sessions. With the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) course, you gain online access to a complete set of focused, practical units for one clear subscription fee. This makes developing your screening knowledge and technique far more predictable and cost‑effective than arranging multiple standalone training days.
How to get started
Simply enrol through the eIntegrity platform to begin working through the seven short sessions at your own pace. Each unit is designed to be manageable and flexible, allowing you to fit learning around clinical responsibilities while strengthening your understanding of ear anatomy, the hearing process, screening techniques and NHSP protocols.
Who is this programme suitable for?
TThis course is designed for all healthcare professionals involved in newborn hearing screening, including:
- Hearing screeners
- Audiology staff
- Midwives
- Maternity support workers
- Neonatal nurses
- Neonatal clinicians
- Screening professionals
The programme supports anyone looking to build confidence in delivering newborn hearing screening, applying NHSP protocols and ensuring babies receive high‑quality, consistent screening in the early weeks after birth. Whether you are new to screening or refreshing key skills, the course provides accessible, evidence‑aligned learning suitable for all experience levels.
