Module 1 - Introduction to Injuries and Deaths Among Pregnant and Postpartum Patients

Violence, substance use, and anxiety or depression explain 80% of maternal deaths. The impact of these 3 factors on maternal deaths and injuries is preventable. Early identification will reduce this impact. Knowledge, screening tools, strategies and resources for healthcare providers and helping professionals to use with patients is provide in the learning management training developed for providers.

Target Audience

Healthcare providers who treat pregnant or postpartum women.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe the Big 3 factors associated with injuries and deaths
2. Define injuries and deaths among pregnant and postpartum patients
3. Recognize the disparate rates of death by race/ethnicity
4. Understand the role as a helping professional in preventing injuries and deaths

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 hour(s) of participation.
Course opens: 
08/01/2025
Course expires: 
07/31/2028
Part of: 
The Big 3 Training
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In support of improving patient care, University of Kentucky HealthCare CECentral is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 hours of participation.

Acknowledgment
In collaboration with UK Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
The activity was supported by HRSA Grant #U7AMC50519. 

Project Title: State Maternal Health Innovation & Data Capacity Program: Kentucky Maternal Morbidity and Mortality Task Force

Available Credit

  • 0.25 Participation
    UK Healthcare CECentral certifies this activity for 0.25 hour(s) of participation.
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