#1001 Bleeding During Pregnancy and Pregnancy Loss(12 Credits/Hours)

(12 Credits/Hours)

Launch Date: August 5, 2025
Expires: August 31, 2027

Course Overview

This comprehensive course provides healthcare professionals with essential knowledge and skills for managing pregnancy loss and bleeding complications during pregnancy. The curriculum covers evidence-based approaches to diagnosis, treatment, and patient care while addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of pregnancy loss. Participants will gain competency in recognizing warning signs, implementing appropriate interventions, and providing compassionate care to patients experiencing these challenging circumstances.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Pregnancy Loss: Definitions, Classifications, and Epidemiology
2. Early Pregnancy Bleeding: Causes, Assessment, and Initial Management
3. Threatened Abortion: Recognition, Monitoring, and Conservative Management
4. Inevitable and Incomplete Abortion: Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches
5. Missed Abortion: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management Options
6. Ectopic Pregnancy: Risk Factors, Diagnosis, and Emergency Management
7. Molar Pregnancy: Types, Recognition, and Specialized Treatment
8. Late Pregnancy Loss and Stillbirth: Causes, Investigation, and Care
9. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: Evaluation, Testing, and Treatment Strategies
10. Diagnostic Procedures: Ultrasound, Laboratory Tests, and Genetic Testing
11. Medical and Surgical Management Options for Pregnancy Loss
12. Psychological Impact and Grief Counseling for Patients and Families
13. Follow-up Care: Physical Recovery, Contraception, and Future Pregnancy Planning
14. Prevention Strategies and Risk Reduction in Subsequent Pregnancies
15. Legal, Ethical, and Cultural Considerations in Pregnancy Loss Management

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between various types of pregnancy loss and bleeding disorders during pregnancy
• Identify risk factors and warning signs associated with pregnancy complications
• Perform appropriate diagnostic assessments and interpret relevant laboratory and imaging studies
• Implement evidence-based management strategies for different types of pregnancy loss
• Provide comprehensive patient education and counseling regarding pregnancy complications
• Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy when communicating with patients experiencing pregnancy loss
• Recognize when to refer patients for specialized care or emergency intervention
• Understand the legal and ethical considerations surrounding pregnancy loss management
• Develop skills in grief counseling and psychological support for affected patients and families
• Apply preventive strategies to reduce the risk of recurrent pregnancy loss