Certificate Course In Obstetric And Midwifery Nursing

The Certificate in Obstetric and Midwifery Nursing offers a comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum designed to build essential skills and knowledge for effective care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum recovery, and newborns across diverse maternity settings. Accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) and recognized by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), this program guides healthcare professionals through a structured educational pathway. The course begins with an orientation to its structure, philosophy, scope, and ethical principles of midwifery and obstetric nursing, helping learners develop foundational expertise. Building on this, learners master antenatal care through history-taking, examinations, assessment tools, pharmacology essentials, and family health education. The intrapartum module equips them with skills in labor stages, partograph use, infection prevention, emergency obstetric care, and abnormal labor management, enabling precise monitoring and timely interventions. Advanced modules focus on postnatal assessments, mother-newborn management, breastfeeding support, contraception counseling, and early complication recognition. The program culminates in a structured assessment, ensuring that learners demonstrate proficiency in both knowledge and practical skills required for safe, independent obstetric and midwifery nursing practice. Upon completion of the Certificate in Obstetric and Midwifery Nursing, participants receive a certificate signifying expertise in independent, evidence-based practice that promotes safe motherhood, reduces maternal-neonatal risks, and improves health outcomes. Medvarsity designates this enduring educational material for a maximum of 10 American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award (AMA PRA) Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Claiming Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits without active participation is considered unethical and may adversely affect medical license renewals. Non-physician participants are not eligible to claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™; however, participation hours may be documented separately for other professional requirements.