Intrapartum Nursing Course

This program is a series of classes designed for the registered nurse who is new to the perinatal setting. It can also be used as a refresher course for the experienced perinatal nurse. The class series begins with basic topics in perinatal care and progresses to more advanced issues.

2024 Course Schedule & Curriculum

Date & Time

Curriculum

February 27
8 AM - 4 PM

 

  • Perinatal Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder
  • Care of the Preterm Infant
  • Preterm Birth
  • Obstetrical Hemorrhage
  • Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy

 

Date & Time

Curriculum

April 23
8 AM - 4 PM

 

  • Respiratory Distress in the Newborn
  • Labor and Delivery Emergencies (Shoulder Dystocia, Cord Prolapse,
    Uterine Rupture, Amniotic Fluid Embolism)
  • Communication Techniques for Perinatal and Neonatal Nurses
  • Perinatal Grief Support

 

Date & Time

Curriculum

June 18
8 AM - 4 PM

 

  • Diabetes in Pregnancy
  • Hypoglycemia of the Newborn
  • Trauma, Violence, and Human Trafficking
  • Perinatal Infections
  • Sepsis in Obstetrics

 

Registration & Payment Information

Program Fee

Program fee: $25/day | Lunch is not provided.

Please note: Illinois programs are partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

How to Register

To register, call 314-577-5317 or email SSM-PerinatalOutreach@ssmhealth.com.

Pay Online

Pay fast and conveniently online or by mail.

Pay by Mail

To mail payment prior to the course, send a check made payable to: SSM Health Perinatal Outreach

Please include a note with you name and the date of the course you wish to attend and mail it to:

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
ATTENTION: Perinatal Outreach
1465 South Grand Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63104

Course Location

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis
Kohler Auditorium
6420 Clayton Road
St. Louis, MO 63117

Reminder: The classroom temperatures do vary. Please be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket with you to ensure your comfort.

Contact Us

For questions or to register for classes, please email SSM-PerinatalOutreach@ssmhealth.com or call 314-577-5317.

Accreditation

In support of patient care, SSM Health is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

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