Pr-040887 OB Safety Education for Nurses: Understanding Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC)
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Description
This course offers 0.5 Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must ... show more
This course offers 0.5 Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must be completed prior to September 30, 2028. Once your evaluation is complete, under Main Menu in SiTEL click on the CloudCME link and click on My CE/ Transcript to find the credits the next business day.
About this Module: This module explores key concepts related to labor and delivery, with a particular focus on trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC), uterine rupture, fetal monitoring, labor management, cesarean delivery indications, and strategies to optimize maternal and neonatal outcomes. It emphasizes evidence-based guidelines highlighting the importance of fetal heart rate patterns, entity safety requirements, appropriate labor monitoring techniques, patient-centered care, and efforts to reduce unnecessary cesareans. The assessment also addresses factors influencing labor progression, benefits and risks of vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), accurate documentation practices, and measures to enhance overall obstetric care quality. show less
Objectives
- Apply evidence-based strategies and interventions, such as continuous support, labor protocols, and patient-centered communication, to optimize labor outcomes and reduce unnecessary cesarean deliveries.
- Describe the principles of labor management and monitoring, including the signs of uterine rupture, appropriate fetal heart rate surveillance methods, and evidence-based criteria for labor progression.
- Explain the guidelines and national goals aimed at improving obstetric care quality, including reducing cesarean rates through safe practices, proper documentation, and shared decision-making.
- Identify the criteria, institutional requirements, and patient factors influencing the safety and success of trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC) and vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), including risk assessment and candidate selection.
Fees
Free
Faculty
Laura Garifo
Organization
MedStar Health System and Shared Services