Pregnancy & Labor
Tracking # 20-1352259
Course overview
Objectives Describe the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system Identify complications related to pregnancy Identify complications related to childbirth Explain how to manage complications during childbirth List key factors of history taking in a patient who is pregnant or in labor Content Information Covered Anatomy and physiology review of the female reproductive system Female reproductive cycle Female hormones Neurohormonal basis Ovarian cycle Menstrual cycle Cultural values affecting pregnancy Special considerations of adolescent pregnancy Physiology Normal anatomical physiological and psychological changes in pregnancy Reproductive system Respiratory system Cardiovascular system Gastrointestinal system Urinary tract Skin hair and eyes Musculoskeletal system Metabolism Endocrine Psychological Identify normal events of pregnancy Conception and fetal development Development and functions of the placenta General system physiology assessment and management of the obstetrical patient Premonitory signs of labor Stages of labor and delivery Assessment of the pregnant patient Management of a normal delivery obstetrical patient Postpartum care Complications related to pregnancy Abuse Substance abuse Supine hypotensive disorder Diabetes mellitus Various cardiac disorders Bleeding related to pregnancy pathophysiology assessment complications management Abortion Ectopic pregnancy Placental problems pathophysiology assessment management Placental abruption Placenta previa Hyperemesis gravidarum Hypertensive disorders pathophysiology assessment management Pregnancy induced hypertension Preeclampsia Eclampsia Rh sensitization Infections Human immunodeficiency virus TORCH infections Urinary tract Vaginal Sexually transmitted infections Candidiasis Trichomoniasis Bacterial vaginosis Chlamydial infection Gonorrhea Syphilis Human papilloma virus High risk pregnancy pathophysiology assessment complications management Complications of labor pathophysiology assessment complications management Complications of delivery pathophysiology assessment complications management Cephalic presentation Breech Shoulder dystocia Nuchal cord Prolapse of cord Management
Subject areas
This course counts toward the state boards and subject areas below.
Florida Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Technician
Paramedic
Disclosure statements
Conflict of Interest Statement
- A conflict of interest occurs when an instructor has a financial, legal, commercial, and/or professional relationship with organizations or the employees working for said organization, that could influence the level of instruction you receive. The instructor of this course has no conflicts of interest and has been properly vetted prior to creating this material to ensure the information being shared is accurate, relevant, and up to date.
Post-Course Quiz Performance and Compliance
- At the conclusion of this course you will be required to attempt and pass a quiz. The minimum passing score for the quiz is 70%. You will have three attempts to pass the quiz. If you are unsuccessful at passing the quiz on the third attempt, you will be required to watch the CE course over in its entirety.