Course Code: REL-ACU-0-ECF
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2024
Learning Objectives:
Identify three methods of childbirth education.
Explain the origins of childbirth education and the role of the childbirth educator.
Discuss pain management options and evidence-based practices during labor and delivery.
Outline:
Section 1: Introduction
About This Course
Learning Objectives
Section 2: Childbirth Education
Overview
The Origins of Childbirth Education
The Professional Childbirth Educator
Contemporary Childbirth Education
Hospital-Based Childbirth Education
Summary
Section 3: New Types of Education
Trends in Childbirth Education
HypnoBirthing
Mindfulness-Based Childbirth Education
Birthing from Within
Summary
Section 4: Other Considerations
Supporting Breastfeeding and the Golden Hour
The Birth Plan
Addressing Pain Relief
Fetal Monitoring
Nitrous Oxide
Conflict Resolution
Documentation
Summary
Section 5: Clinical Vignette
Meet Deborah
Section 6: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Instructor: Kelly LaMonica, DNP, MSN, RNC-OB, EFM
Kelly completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Grand Canyon University in 2019. She received her MSN at the University of Phoenix in 2011. Dr. LaMonica is a member of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric, and Neonatal Nursing (AWHONN) and sits on the Educational Advisory Committee for AWHONN. She was also named a Corresponding Member of the 2020 Research Advisory Panel of AWHONN. Dr. LaMonica is also a member of Sigma Theta Tau International. She is certified in Inpatient Obstetrics and Electronic Fetal Monitoring. Dr. LaMonica is an NRP Instructor. She was a Labor and Delivery Nurse Manager for 3 years and was a Perinatal Risk Nurse for the past 8 years and was a labor and delivery nurse for 7 years prior to that. Dr. LaMonica has also been a Clinical Instructor at Rutgers University and Raritan Valley Community College.
Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA
Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.