APS - Operative Vaginal Delivery
At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:
1. List the College indications for operative vaginal delivery
2. List contraindications for forceps and vacuum delivery
3. Describe circumstances in which episiotomy is and is not appropriate
4. Describe how the obstetrics team works together to prepare for, perform and document an operative vaginal delivery
5. Describe the guidelines outlined in this course for vacuum delivery: number of pulls, number of pop-offs, and elapsed time
6. Explain the importance of the flexion point in placing a vacuum cup and describe how to find it
For further information about this educational activity, please contact APS.
Phone: 617-367-0553
Email: support@aps-web.com
ACCME Accreditation
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Advanced Practice Strategies, Inc (APS). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit (s)™
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
College Cognate Credit(s)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2 Category 1 College Cognate Credit(s). The College has a reciprocity agreement with the AMA that allows AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™ to be equivalent to College Cognate Credits.
For further information regarding this educational activity, please contact APS at:
617-275-7300
support@aps-web.com
This is an internet course.