Women's Health Bundle

Certificate in Perinatal Issues

(20 contact hours) The Certificate in Perinatal Issues is a multidisciplinary educational experience designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals who provide care and support for childbearing women, newborns, and families. The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. Health professionals who work with this population will need continuing professional education to gain a broad understanding of this specialized area of care and to stay current with emerging trends.

Program Benefits

Your Certificate in Perinatal Issues will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional in this specialized field of care. The program:

• Enhances professional marketability
• Builds skills and competencies
• Fulfills continuing education requirements for many professionals

This certificate program provides you with current knowledge in specific perinatal topics so that you can effectively meet the needs of childbearing women, newborns, and families through a wide range of professional career paths.

Participants

This certificate program is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, advanced practice nurses, licensed vocational or practical nurses, nursing assistants, and social workers.

Note: All healthcare providers are responsible for checking the "Accreditation" list to determine if this course awards contact hours for their profession.

Curriculum

The Certificate in Perinatal Issues program provides 20 contact hours and includes the following nine courses:

1. Childbirth and Culture—Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions
2. Diabetes in Pregnancy
3. Ectopic Pregnancy
4. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
5. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
6. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
7. Perinatal Health—A Global Perspective
8. Postpartum Depression
9. Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection

Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness

(13 contact hours) Every year across the globe, millions of individuals are affected by violence. In addition to the tremendous physical and emotional toll, violence has substantial medical, societal, and environmental costs, and particularly impacts some of the most vulnerable members of society—young people, elders, and women. Healthcare professionals are a first line of defense in recognizing the signs of violence and supporting violence prevention.

In this certificate program, you'll examine the various instances of violence that you may encounter in your work as a medical professional. The program begins by examining workplace violence, which is a major source of inequality, discrimination, stigmatization, and workplace conflict. Then it goes on to explore other types of violence including domestic violence, elder abuse, child abuse, and the various forms of sexual assault. In addition, the program takes a close look at pediatric abusive head trauma, also known as "shaken baby syndrome", which is an important public health concern.

Designed for medical professionals, this certificate program offers important insights into the signs of violence that may be presented by patients in a healthcare setting. By the end of this program, you'll have the information you need to respond to and help prevent these forms of violence.

Program Benefits:

The Violence Prevention and Awareness certificate program offers a multidisciplinary educational experience. Your certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness will distinguish you as a knowledgeable, skilled, and committed professional. This program will:

• enhance your professional marketability;
• build your skills and competencies;
• fulfill continuing education requirements for many professionals

Career Opportunities:

The Violence Prevention and Awareness certificate program provides health care professionals and interested individuals in a wide range of careers with the knowledge and skills to effectively meet the needs of a culturally diverse patient and client population. Today, opportunities exist in the fields of nursing, social work, massage therapy, teaching, hospice care, administration, and research. Opportunities also exist within government programs and agencies; public and private institutions that provide health, education, and social services; research centers; special interest groups; colleges and universities; and corporate human resources divisions.

Participants:

This certificate is relevant for registered nurses, nurse practitioners, licensed vocational nurses, practical nurses, nursing assistants, social workers, occupational therapists, recreation therapists, physical therapists, respiratory therapists, administrators, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, dieticians, educators, personal care assistants, volunteers, physicians, physician's assistants, chiropractors, clergy, physical fitness professionals, and interested individuals.

Note: All healthcare providers are responsible for checking the "Accreditation" list to determine if this course awards contact hours for their profession.

Curriculum:

The Violence Prevention and Awareness certificate program consists of a total of 6 courses:

1. Workplace Violence in Healthcare
2. Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence
3. Elder Abuse and Neglect
Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 8 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.




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1. Certificate in Perinatal Issues
   1. Perinatal Health—A Global Perspective
   2. Childbirth and Culture—Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions
   3. Ectopic Pregnancy
   4. Hyperemesis Gravidarum
   5. Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
   6. Diabetes in Pregnancy
   7. Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection
   8. Postpartum Depression
   9. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
2. Certificate in Violence Prevention and Awareness
   1. Workplace Violence in Healthcare
   2. Domestic (Intimate Partner) Violence
   3. Elder Abuse and Neglect
   4. Child Abuse, Prevention, and Mandatory Reporting
   5. Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
   6. Sexual Assault, Gender Violence, and Rape
3. Certificate in Women's Health Issues
   1. Women's Health Issues
   2. Oral Health: Beautiful Smiles for Life
   3. Women's Mental Health and Wellness
   4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Health Issues
   5. International Women's Health—Challenges and Opportunities
   6. Effective and Empowering Communication
   7. Self-Care for Health and Well-Being
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