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Introduction to the Program
Get up to date with the most recent advances in cervical insufficiency, placental abruption and chorioamnionitis"

The area of Obstetric Emergencies requires in more than one occasion a multidisciplinary approach to the different pathologies that are usually presented, being the role of the nurse fundamental in this context. Therefore, a periodically updated knowledge guarantees a high praxis in the care of the pregnant woman, especially in the middle and end of pregnancy.
TECH has taken this motivation into account when developing all the contents of this program, so it has relied on the experience and expertise of a teaching team with extensive experience in the Obstetric Emergency Department. Their practical vision is added to the most rigorous scientific and theoretical contents, offering an approach adapted to the most urgent reality of the nurse in this area.
In addition, by eliminating both face-to-face classes and fixed schedules, even greater freedom has been given to the nurse. The entire contents are available for download from the first day, and the course load can be distributed as best suits you to combine it with your most demanding professional or personal activity.
Get updated on Hepatopathies in pregnancy, hypertensive states and HELLP syndrome"
This Postgraduate certificate in Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Emergencies for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- The examination of practical cases presented by experts in Obstetric and Neonatal Emergencies
- The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
You will have a virtual classroom full of high quality audiovisual content available to you 24 hours a day"
The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this 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 education programmed to learn in real situations.
This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the academic year For this purpose, the students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
You will be able to delve even deeper through numerous complementary readings on preeclampsia in pregnancy or threats of preterm labor"

You will join the largest online academic institution in the world, with a teaching team and educational technology at the service of your most effective updating"
Syllabus
The entire content of this course has been structured in a particularly precise and concise manner to facilitate its study and subsequent use as a reference guide. The nurse will find 10 topics of complete content that cover the main Obstetric Emergencies of the Second and Third Trimester, from premature rupture of membranes to pre-eclampsia or eclampsia in pregnancy.

You will have at your disposal all kinds of high quality didactic content, including detailed videos, summaries and self-awareness exercises”
Module 1. Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester
1.1. Threat of Premature Delivery
1.1.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.1.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.1.3. Diagnosis
1.1.4. Treatment
1.2. Premature Rupture of Membranes
1.2.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.2.2. Diagnosis
1.2.3. Treatment
1.3. Chorioamnionitis
1.3.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.3.2. Clinical Symptoms
1.3.3. Diagnosis
1.3.4. Treatment
1.4. Cervical Deficiency
1.4.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.4.2. Diagnosis
1.4.3. Treatment
1.5. Placenta Previa. Previous Vasa
1.5.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.5.2. Diagnosis
1.5.3. Treatment
1.6. Detachment of a Normally Positioned Placenta
1.6.1. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.6.2. Diagnosis
1.6.3. Treatment of Placental Abruption
1.7. Hepatopathy in Pregnancy
1.7.1. Intrahepatic Cholestasis
1.7.2. Fatty Liver
1.8. Hypertensive states of Pregnancy (EHE)
1.8.1. Classification
1.8.2. Etiology and Risk Factors
1.8.3. Diagnosis
1.8.4. Determination of the Degree of Severity
1.9. Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
1.9.1. Preeclampsia
1.10. Eclampsia and HELLP syndrome
1.10.1. Eclampsia
1.10.2. HELLP Syndrome

The entire syllabus is adapted to the most urgent reality of Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester"
Postgraduate Certificate in Second and Third Trimester Obstetric Emergencies for Nursing
In the Nursing field, it is of vital importance to have trained professionals to face situations of obstetric emergencies during the second and third trimester of pregnancy. For this reason, the Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester, becomes an essential academic program for those nurses who wish to specialize in this area and provide quality care to pregnant women. First of all, it is essential to highlight the relevance of having trained personnel in obstetric emergencies. During the second and third trimester of pregnancy, complications can arise at any time and it is necessary to know how to act appropriately and in a timely manner to avoid any risk to both the mother and the fetus. Proper management of these emergencies can make the difference between life and death.
Study at TECH and advance professionally
The academic program in Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester focuses on providing the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to identify, evaluate and efficiently treat emergency situations that may arise in this period of pregnancy. Topics such as the management of arterial hypertension, obstetric hemorrhages, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, among others, are addressed. In addition, communication techniques are trained to provide adequate emotional support to pregnant women and their families in times of crisis. Likewise, this Postgraduate Certificate offers the opportunity to acquire skills in making quick and effective decisions, as well as in the coordination of the multidisciplinary team that intervenes in these cases. The ability to face stressful situations and to keep calm in critical moments is fundamental for a correct attention to obstetric emergencies. Finally, the Postgraduate Certificate in Obstetric Emergencies in the Second and Third Trimester for Nursing provides Nursing professionals with a specialization that will allow them to improve their work profile and access better opportunities in the field of maternal and child health. In addition, it contributes to the improvement of the quality of obstetric care in general, thus ensuring better health care for pregnant women.