14 contact hours

This certificate program is a multidisciplinary educational experience designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who provide care and support for childbearing women, newborns, and families.

The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with this population (or would like to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this specialized area of health care.

Program Benefits

Your Certificate in Perinatal Issues will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional in this specialized field of care. The program:

• enhances professional marketability,
• builds skills and competencies, and
• fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals.

1. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (3 contact hours)
2. Diabetes in Pregnancy (5 contact hours)
3. Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection (3 contact hours)
4. Postpartum Depression (3 contact hours)

1. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy (3 contact hours)
2. Diabetes in Pregnancy (5 contact hours)
3. Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection (3 contact hours)
4. Postpartum Depression (3 contact hours)

Internet access, e-mail, and the Microsoft Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox Web browser. Certificate program must be completed within six weeks of the start date.

This course includes a knowledgeable and caring instructor who will guide you through your lessons, facilitate discussions, and answer your questions. The instructor for this course will be Cyndie Koopsen and Caroline Young.

Cyndie Koopsen, RN, BSN, MBA, HN-BC, RN-BC is a nurse who has cared for patients in acute care settings, community clinics, and the home. Her professional nursing career has involved nursing executive leadership and administration, staff development and education, community education and wellness, and holistic care. She has designed, developed, and presented numerous educational programs for audiences covering integrative health, promotion and wellness, and chronic disease management and prevention. She is the co-author of Spirituality, Health, and Healing and Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals.

Caroline Young, MPH, has an extensive public health background that includes experience in research, workshop presentations in various areas of health care, and online and onsite teaching. She has expertise in holistic community health and wellness program design, development, marketing, implementation, and evaluation. She has also designed, developed, and presented integrative health programs for culturally diverse populations, senior populations, and faith communities. She is the co-author of Spirituality, Health, and Healing and Integrative Health: A Holistic Approach for Health Professionals.

These authors/presenters are the Co-CEOs of ALLEGRA Learning Solutions, LLC. They have no affiliation or financial involvement that conflicts with the material or information presented in this activity. No commercial support has been received for this activity. All applicable local, regional, state, and/or national laws and regulations have been followed in the development and delivery of this activity.

“ I thought that this course was very educational. I feel it will be very helpful when working with patients. ”

“ This course was very helpful in learning more about the issues focused in this course. Since I currently work at an OBGYN office, it will be easy to use what I have learned. ”

“ Thanks for an informative course. It was exactly what I needed for my current patient population. I feel more prepared to answer questions about the various topics that were covered. ”

“ I will now be able to care for the OB patients I work with on a daily basis with more knowledge and understanding of the various tests we require during their pregnancies. I will be able to give clear and concise answers to their questions and help them understand the reasoning behind the tests done for them. I also feel more prepared to recognized symptoms of PPD when interacting with the postpartum patient and will be able to help them receive the treatment they need by being an advocate for them. ”

“ I compiled a lot of important information in a learner friendly model. I am more confident in these topics and the patient care required. ”

“ I really enjoyed learning the material! ”

“ Overall I learned a lot in this course and feel more aware of the therapies that are around and can make sound judgments on what's relevant to a client's care. ”

“ This course was very helpful in learning more specifically on the issues focused in this course and since I currently work at an OBGYN office. It will be much easier to use what I have learned where I work! ”

“ Thanks. I enjoyed the course! It was very helpful for where I work now! ”

“ An enjoyable and personally challenging experience. This is my first online course and I would certainly consider doing more online courses in the future. ”

“ As a prospective Nursing and Midwifery student, I found the information in this course to be insightful and educational about current issues in the health care field. I feel that completing this course has strengthened my course applications and has given me a head start on understanding some of the major issues that are faced in this field. ”

“ I will be able to care for the OB patients I work with on a daily basis with more knowledge and understanding of the various tests we require during their pregnancies. I will be able to give clear and concise answers to their questions and help them understand better the reasoning behind the tests done for them. I also feel more prepared to recognized symptoms of PPD when interacting with the postpartum patient and to be able to participate in helping them receive the treatment they may need by being an advocate for them. ”