Event Details

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) is an evidence-based, interprofessional, and multidisciplinary training program that equips the entire maternity care team with skills to effectively manage obstetric emergencies. This comprehensive course encourages a standardized team-based approach amongst physicians, residents, nurse midwives, registered nurses, and other members of the maternity care team to improve patient safety and positively impact maternal outcomes.

Overall Course Objectives: 

1. Discuss methods of managing pregnancy and birth urgencies and emergencies, which standardizes the skills of practicing maternity care providers.
2. Demonstrate content and skill acquisition as evidenced by successful completion of online course examinations, skills workstations, and group testing stations.

Agenda:

7:30-8:00 | Registration/Breakfast
8:00-8:15 | Overview, Q&A from online content
8:15-8:35 | Lecture: Safety in Maternity Care
8:40-11:45 | Shoulder Dystocia; Assisted Vaginal Delivery; Emergency Breech
11:45-12:30 | Lunch (provided)
12:30-1:35 | Interactive Case Studies
1:35-1:45 | EBL/QBL/Balloons
1:50-2:55 | Maternal Trauma/Postpartum Hemorrhage
2:55-3:10 | Break
3:10-3:25 | Testing Overview
3:25-4:25 | Group testing scenarios
4:25-4:45 | Course Evaluations/Wrap up

Cost:

ALSO Provider Course: $450

One day hands-on training. Non-refundable fee includes: electronic manual (printable) mnemonic cards (provided at course), online pre-requisite course (must be completed prior to the live course), lunch and refreshments, continuing education credit (AAFP and Kansas State Board of Nursing), and ALSO certification (3 yr.) from AAFP, with successful course completion.

(Optional) 3rd & 4th Degree Perineal Laceration Repair Course Registration: $150

Wednesday, March 1, 2023, 5:30 - 7 pm at Mile Bluff Medical Center in Mauston, WI -- A hands-on workstation specifically for MD, DO, Resident, CNM

For More Information: 

For more information about this course, contact Norma Miller at nmiller@milebluff.com.

Register Online: 

The registration deadline is February 2, 2023.

Registration Form

Accommodations: 

Best Western - Park Oasis Inn