Advanced Life Support (ALS): Maternal Cardiac Arrest (online)

€50.00 p/p

1 - 2 hours

Maternal Cardiac Arrest (MCA) is a life-threatening event that may occur in any healthcare setting, even outside the hospital. Cardiac arrest in this population poses unique challenges to a healthcare team since there are critical actions affecting two patients. The ALS: Maternal Cardiac Arrest Module explores the why of MCA and how to treat pregnant cardiac arrest patients within a hospital.

Course Details

Course Learning Objectives: 
After successfully completing this course, students should be able to:

• Identify current factors influencing maternal morbidity and mortality in relation to maternal cardiac arrest
• Describe how to determine a different diagnosis for maternal cardiac arrest
• Describe the relevant physiologic changes of pregnancy that impact the resuscitation of Mother and Foetus during maternal cardiac arrest
• Discuss modifications that are required in maternal resuscitation protocols
• Describe key components of the management schema for response to cardiopulmonary arrest during pregnancy
• Discuss implementation strategies for ongoing resuscitation measures when initial resuscitation strategies are unsuccessful to achieve ROSC

Course Specifications:

• Features engaging, True Adaptive learning
• Responsive design ensures compatibility on mobile devices and tablets\Students can select their level of competence as they begin the course and can change their selection at any time during the course
• All curriculum is web-accessible through inclusive design 
• Ease of use for more students – works on all common browsers 

Candidate Criteria

• This self-directed module is designed for advanced healthcare providers who are seeking additional content beyond ACLS. • The intended audiences for ALS: Maternal Cardiac Arrest are ED Physicians, NP/APNs, ED Nurses, OB Nurses, and Paramedics.

Course Format

• Scenarios