CCEMS-CCFA Complications during Pregnancy July 17, 2026

This training will focus on common complications during pregnancy including, placental abruption, placenta previa, diabetes, hypertension, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia. It will discuss what EMS providers need to be aware of and what prehospital treatments they can provide. There will be a hands on session to practice field delivery practice. 

Target Audience

EMS providers

Learning Objectives

1) Describe differences in blood pressure in a pregnant patient and what is considered high blood pressure

2) Name the difference in how bleeding presents with a placenta previa vs placental abruption and what treatment EMS can provide

3) Demonstrate how to assist in delivering a baby

4) Name the importance of why minor trauma in a pregnant patient should be evaluated.

5) Describe the treatment for Eclampsia seizures

6) Describe the difference between Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia 

7) Describe what HELLP Syndrome is.  

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 2.00 Medical
    • 2.00 NCCP-Medical: OB Emergencies
Course opens: 
07/22/2026
Course expires: 
07/22/2029
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
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Gina Scarbrough,  AAS, NRP, FP-C EMS Coordinator/Educator

C. Sam Smith , MD EMS Medical DIrector

EMS Continuing Education approved by the State of Colorado through Centura Health Prehospital Services Training Center and Group # CO 039 (SAH), #CO 040 (PSF) 

Available Credit

  • 2.00 Medical
    • 2.00 NCCP-Medical: OB Emergencies

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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