Free OB classes at Calais and Down East Hospitals Oct 24 & 25

The Maine EMS for Children program is excited to share a new opportunity for obstetrical education.  Partnering with Maine DHHS, we are offering several sessions for “Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO)”.  This course, developed by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), is designed to improve the management of normal deliveries, as well as obstetric emergencies by standardizing the skills of first responders, emergency department personnel, and maternity care providers.  BLSO offers evidence-based, hands-on workshops with mnemonics and case-based discussions that can play an important role in promoting teamwork. Pre-hospital resuscitation, communication in transit, and transition to hospital care can be improved when pre-hospital and hospital providers share a conceptual framework. This document provides an overview of BLSO.

There is no cost for students as this course cost is being covered through various grants to improve health care and equity in rural areas.  Course fees, and certification is included.  CEH/CME is being offered for RNs, Advanced Practice Providers, MD/DOs, and EMS.

The course is open to EMS clinicians, RNs, PAs, NPs, MDs, and DOs.

There is pre-course work required prior to the in-person class, more info to follow after registration.

October 24, 2022 at Calais Community Hospital

October 25, 2022 at Down East Community Hospital