Obstetric Complications

Contact Hour(s):  

1.5 Contact Hours 

Author: 

Kelly LaMonica (DNP(c), MSN, RNC-OB, EFM) 

This peer-reviewed course is applicable for the following professions: 

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Certified Nurse Midwife, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), Midwife (MW), Nursing Student, Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Nurse Practitioner 

Accreditations:  

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Course Description: 

This course discusses how pregnancy, labor, and delivery are normal physiological processes, but complications can arise. These complications can occur in the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum period. Many of these complications are high-risk and low volume, meaning they can be devastating but do not occur often. This course will discuss some of the most common obstetric complications to watch out for, including their associated risk factors and the respective care required for treatment. 

Outcomes 

≥ 92% of participants will understand what obstetric complications are possible and how to treat them. 

Objectives 

After completing this continuing education course, the participant will be able to: 

1. Identify the potential obstetric complications.
2. Distinguish between the different types of intrapartum complications.
3. Determine the risk factors for complications.
4. Describe the necessary care of the woman experiencing complications.
5. Explain how to prevent obstetric complications. 

Disclosures: 

CEUFast Inc. and the course planning team for this educational activity do not have any relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.