Prehospital Antenatal Care online short course
Health Studies
A course by
AUT
A short online course designed to refresh and enhance knowledge and practice in prehospital antenatal care for paramedics and emergency medical practitioners. Includes four multimedia modules and formative MCQ assessments.
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Core skills this course teaches
Refresh knowledge in prehospital antenatal care
Update and improve understanding of antenatal care practices relevant to prehospital emergency services.
Assessment and management of normal and complex deliveries
Acquire skills necessary for both normal and complex delivery scenarios, including identification and response to complications.
About This Course
The Prehospital Antenatal Care online short course, offered by AUT's Department of Paramedicine, provides in-depth training on antenatal care in prehospital environments. The 100% online programme spans four modules: physiology and assessment, normal delivery, antenatal complications, complex delivery, and neonatal resuscitation and care. Supplementary articles, reviews, studies, and multimedia resources are included. The course aims to support practising paramedics, intensive care paramedics, and EMTs, particularly those wishing to maintain currency in clinical practice. Four compulsory MCQ assessments conclude the learning process. Students are provided 6 months to complete the approximately 16 hours of self-paced learning.
Course Content
- Physiology and assessment in antenatal care
- Normal delivery procedures
- Antenatal complications
- Complex delivery scenarios
- Neonatal resuscitation and care
- Supplementary articles, reviews, and multimedia content
Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine or equivalent
Authority to Practice (ATP) as a paramedic or EMT
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Continued professional practice for paramedics and EMTsUp-to-date knowledge for intensive care paramedicsOngoing authority to practice maintenance
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