Introduction to Obstetrics

Master essential obstetric fundamentals with our Obstetrics course. Gain practical skills for pregnancy, labour, delivery & postnatal care.

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Embark on your journey into maternal and child health with our comprehensive Introduction to Obstetrics course. This structured foundation in obstetrics is meticulously designed to equip aspiring and practicing healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required for effective pregnancy management, labour, delivery, and postnatal care. Whether you’re a medical student, junior doctor, or an allied health professional new to obstetric settings, this online obstetrics course provides the critical groundwork you need.

Course Curriculum: Key Areas of Obstetric Practice

Our beginner-friendly obstetrics course is divided into four concise, impactful modules that cover the core areas of obstetric practice. You will learn to:

  • Obstetric History Taking: Master the art of gathering crucial patient information in pregnancy.
  • Physical Examination in Pregnancy: Develop proficiency in performing thorough and appropriate physical assessments.
  • Recognition of Obstetric Emergencies: Understand how to identify and respond to critical situations quickly and competently.
  • Interpretation of Fetal Monitoring: Learn the basics of interpreting fetal heart rate patterns to assess fetal well-being.

This foundational obstetrics training emphasises practical application, preparing you for real-world clinical scenarios.

Build Clinical Confidence in Obstetric Care

While this introductory obstetrics course does not delve into advanced or sub-specialist topics in great detail, its purpose is to establish the critical groundwork for further training and significantly boost your clinical confidence in obstetric care. It provides the fundamental understanding necessary before progressing to more complex cases or specialised areas. This course is your ideal starting point for a successful career in managing maternal and fetal health effectively and competently.

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R550,00

What's included

  • Relevant supplementary materials and external links will be provided throughout the course for deeper exploration.

Requirements

  • There are no formal prerequisites, however, a basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the female reproductive system is highly recommended.

Audience

  • Early-career healthcare professionals and students
  • Junior doctors
  • Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Allied health professionals

What Will I Learn?

  • The evolution of obstetrics and its relevance to modern practice.
  • How to perform a systematic examination of the gravid abdomen.
  • The stages of labour, mechanisms of normal delivery, and key maternal emergencies.
  • How to interpret partograms and the basics of cardiotocography (CTG).
  • Foundational skills for managing the postnatal period and maintaining accurate obstetric documentation.

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