Obstetrical Emergencies

Course overview

Have you encountered an emergency involving a pregnant person or even had to deliver an infant in an ambulance? Although childbirth usually occurs in the hospital setting, there are instances where EMS personnel may need to assist with delivering an infant in the prehospital setting. This interactive online course covers the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system and the body's changes during pregnancy that will help you provide the best care for a pregnant patient. You will also see the specific signs and symptoms of labor and delivery and what constitutes an abnormal delivery. This course also covers maternal trauma emergencies and medical conditions that complicate pregnancy