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AAFP Approved Certification Courses

Accredited by American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)

Introduction:

PSG Center for Clinical Simulation & Research along with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology has been conducting academic programs, accredited by American Academy of Family Physicians – (AAFP), USA.The courses are aimed at providing structured, interactive hands-on training in dealing Obstetric emergencies.Presently, the academy is providing two courses- one at the basic level (Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) and one at an advanced level (Advance Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) – in blended format). Both are offered as a one-day program.

Courses Details:

Contact Information

1. ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT IN OBSTETRICS (ALSO) PROVIDER COURSE

The course consists of a lecture on safety in pregnancy care. The participants then will move to different work stations, where they will have the opportunity of applying their theoretical knowledge acquired from the study material and videos, in the hands-on training stations. This will be followed by testing the candidates individually. Successful candidates will be provided with AAFP certification as provider, which is valid for a period of two years.

Delivery Format: Blended Course

The study material consisting of training manual and videos which are accessible on-line, for candidates who has register for the course. Candidates will have to complete a pre-test and the required pre-requisites, before coming for the hands-on session.

Content / Modules:

  • Safety in Maternity care
  • Group Discussion:
  • Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance,Labor Dystocia,Eclampsia

    Workstation:

  • Shoulder Dystosia
  • Assisted Vaginal Delivery
  • Emergency Breech Delivery
  • Postpartum Hemorrhage &EBL Estimation
  • Trauma and Resuscitation in Pregnancy Lecture & Workstation
  • Group Testing Cases:

  • Shoulder Dystocia
  • Third Trimester Bleeding
  • PPH
  • Vaginal Breech
  • Eclampsia
  • Cord Prolapse
  • Amniotic Fluid Embolism

Features & Benefits:

The course is instructor-led, with discussions and simulation. Participants work as a team in implementing, inter professional approach in managing labour complications.

The course aims in mastering a uniform protocol for dealing obstetrics emergencies. Successful candidates will be eligible for AAFP certification as an ALSO Provider.

Target Group:

Obstetrics & Gynaecology practitioner, Post graduate students in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Nursing

Card Type / Certification: ALSO Provider Certificate, accredited by AAFP, valid for three years from the date of issue.

Time Duration: 8 hours

2.Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO) Provider Course

Courses Details:

The BLSO course is a team-based approach designed for hospital and pre-hospital health care providers and other members to improve positive impact and safety in pregnant mothers.

Delivery Format: Blended Course

Content / Modules:

  • Normal Labor / EFM & Emergency Prenatal Assessment
  • Malpresentation
  • Shoulder Dystocia
  • Interactive Case Discussion:
  • Hypertensive Emergencies
  • Preterm Labour & PROM
  • Maternal Resuscitation
  • Neonatal Resuscitation
  • PPH

Features & Benefits:

Candidates need to take up a pre-test and bring their sore along with them when they come for the hands-on session. At the end of the day, after the course is completed, they need to take up a post- test. Successful candidates will be eligible for a certificate as BLSO Provider.

Target Group:

  • Interns, residents, doctors
  • Pre-hospital care providers
  • First responders and emergency personnel
  • Nursing and physician assistant students

Testing : Written exam (Pretest & Post test)

Card Type / Certification: BLSO Provider Certificate, valid for a period of three years from the date of issue.

Time Duration:5 hours

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