Get up to date on the most important issues surrounding Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Nursing, including vulvovaginitis, miscarriage, preterm labor, labor dystocias and urgent cesarean sections" 

Emergency department work is always demanding for nurses. In addition to Obstetric Emergencies, nurses must also deal with non-obstetric pathologies, neonatal emergencies or more delicate situations such as out-of-hospital deliveries or pseudocyesis.

In order to deal with the main life-threatening emergencies of both the pregnant mother and the fetus, nurses must have access to adequate health education, which takes an up-to-date and detailed approach. With this is mind, the contents of this program are divided into the different phases of pregnancy, in order to provide a comprehensive update on the most relevant Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies.

TECH has assembled a specialized team of nurses and midwives with extensive practical experience in the treatment of all types of obstetric emergencies. This experience distinguishes the theoretical contents of the program, which are based on the most rigorous scientific findings, enriched with clinical cases to effectively contextualize all the advances covered.

Since the work of nurses is particularly changeable and unpredictable, it is obviously complicated or even impossible to undertake a professional master’s degree in a traditional format. For this reason, TECH is committed to a completely online format, eliminating both in-person classes and preset schedules. All content is available from day one in the virtual classroom and can be downloaded to any device with an Internet connection.

At TECH you decide when, where and how, adapting the pace of study and teaching load to your own responsibilities and not the other way around"

This professional master’s degree in Obstetric and Neonatal Emergency Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The examination of practical cases presented by experts in Emergencies Obstetric and Neonatal
• Graphic, schematic, and practical contents which provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be carried out to improve learning
• A special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for experts, discussion forums on controversial issues and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

The teaching team has created a wealth of quality audiovisual material, with real clinical examples for each of the topics covered"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who pour their professional experience into this professional master’s degree program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning designed for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to resolve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.   

Join TECH Technological University for a sound update on the most important Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies"

You will have access to thorough theoretical and practical content, created to address obstetric complications and pathologies that arise in daily practice"

Since the work of the nurse is vital to effectively address Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies, the objective of this professional master’s degree has to be to provide the latest scientific and practical knowledge to enable excellent clinical practice. An emphasis on the latest recommendations from various health organizations throughout the syllabus assures an effective update, based on the latest scientific findings. 

Incorporate the latest advances in breast duct obstruction, neonatal resuscitation and chemotherapy drugs in pregnancy into your daily practice"

General Objectives

• Detect the different obstetric emergencies during pregnancy, delivery and puerperium as early as possible in order to apply the latest treatments and achieve a satisfactory obstetric outcome, thereby reducing maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality 
• Be able to provide specialist care for each urgent obstetric pathology 
• Acquire skills for emergency neonatal care when the obstetric pathology involves mother and fetus 

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Neonatal Emergencies 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of urgent situations that may occur during the neonatal period 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these situations 

Module 2. Non-obstetric Pathologies during Pregnancy 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of the most frequent pathologies that could have obstetric repercussions 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these pathologies 
• Adopt a multidisciplinary approach to these pathologies promoting communication and coordination between healthcare practitioners  

Module 3. Infections in Pregnancy 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of the most frequent Infections that could have obstetric repercussions 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these Infections 
• Be able to deliver effective and targeted health education to prevent the pregnant woman from becoming infected and to avoid infecting the fetus 

Module 4. Obstetric Emergencies in the First Trimester 

• Recognize and initiate timely management pathologies occurring in the first trimester of pregnancy 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these pathologies 
• Promote continuity of care for women suffering from first trimester pathology whether they are admitted to the hospital ward or discharged 
• Be able to deliver effective and targeted health education for each of these pathologies  

Module 5. Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of pathologies occurring in the second and third trimester of pregnancy 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these pathologies 
• Promote continuity of care and communication with the rest of healthcare practitioners who will attend those pathologies that generally require hospital admission 

Module 6. Obstetric Emergencies During the Dilation Phase of Labor 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of urgent situations that may occur during the dilation phase of labor 
• Identify and know how to perform the obstetric maneuvers indicated to address each urgent situation during the dilation phase of labor 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these situations  

Module 7. Obstetrical Emergencies During the Delivery Phase of Labor and Delivery 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of urgent situations that may occur during the third stage of labor and delivery 
• Identify and know how to perform the obstetric maneuvers indicated to solve each urgent situation during the third stage of labor and delivery 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these situations 

Module 8. Postpartum Emergencies 

• Recognize and initiate timely management of urgent situations that may occur during the postpartum period 
• Identify and know how to perform the obstetric maneuvers indicated to solve each urgent situation during the postpartum period 
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these situations 

Module 9. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 

• Recognize disorders that promote cardiac arrest and initiate prompt management 
• Demonstrate the ability to apply basic life support 
• Recognize and manage respiratory arrest of CPR until its completion or transfer of patient care 
• Recognize the importance of team dynamics in overall performance 
• Recognize and initiate the timely management of neonatal CPR until its completion or the transfer of patient care  

Module 10. Special Situations 

• Recognize and identify specific situations that occur less frequently in an obstetric emergency 
• Initiate timely management of these situations 
• Be able to deliver adequate health education specific to each situation
• Demonstrate midwifery skills to deal with these situations 
• Have a thorough understanding of the legal bases of informed consent in an emergency situation 

You will have access to a variety of up-to-date concepts and tools, allowing you to successfully address all types of obstetric and neonatal pathologies"