OB / Pediatrics · SELF-PACED COURSE

Cardiac Arrest in Pregnancy

  • Paramedic

Coordinate maternal resuscitation around pregnancy physiology and destination planning.

60 minutesMinimum study time
20 lessons6 modules · Self-paced
12 monthsOf course access
Learning recordAfter required completion

COURSE OVERVIEW

Learning That Fits Your Schedule

Work through the lessons, required activities and knowledge checks. Your saved place lets you return between sessions. Complete the final assessment and evaluation to receive a learning completion record.

Online coursework does not replace supervised hands-on competency. Follow your scope of practice, local protocols and medical direction.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

What You’ll Learn

  • Recognize maternal arrest and explain how uterine compression and respiratory reserve change resuscitation priorities.
  • Coordinate adult CPR, defibrillation, ventilation, uterine displacement and access without avoidable interruption.
  • Use pregnancy, postpartum, hemorrhage and treatment-exposure clues to communicate reversible causes without unsupported diagnosis.
  • Organize time-critical delivery-capable resources, safe transfer and phase-appropriate post-arrest communication within local authority.
  • Construct and critically review a maternal-arrest plan that preserves timing, task ownership, uncertainty and practical scope boundaries.

YOUR LEARNING PATH

Inside the Course

01Maternal Arrest Recognition and Physiology
02Coordinated Resuscitation Modifications
03Reversible Causes and Obstetric Context
04Delivery-Capable Resources and Transport
05ROSC, Timing and Receiving Communication
06Progressive Cases and Readiness Review

CE approval & acceptance

This course currently awards 0 approved CE hours. Check acceptance details.

Course material is being revised. Clinical review is not yet complete.