Pr-040887 OB Safety Education for Nurses: Understanding Trial of Labor After Cesarean (TOLAC)

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Type

Presentation

Credit

No

Description

This course offers 0.5 Continuing Education credits for nurses. To claim the credits, the course must ... show more

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