Perinatal Issues Certificate – Online

The demand for knowledgeable providers to meet the needs of this population is dramatically increasing; new jobs are being developed and new services created. If you are a health professional who works with this population (or would like to do so), this program will help you stay current with emerging trends in this specialized area of health care.

20.00 Contact Hours

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

The Perinatal Issues Certificate consists of a total of 9 courses:

• Childbirth and Culture—Practices, Beliefs, and Traditions
• Diabetes in Pregnancy
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Hyperemesis Gravidarum
• Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
• Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken Baby Syndrome)
• Perinatal Health—A Global Perspective
• Postpartum Depression
• Prevention of Neonatal Group B Streptococcal Infection

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Requirements: Internet access, e-mail, and Firefox or Internet Explorer web browser. 

You will need to create a login for your online classroom. Go to www.ed2go.com/ksuconed. Find your course by browsing the catalog or using the search bar. Click the ‘Add to Cart’ button (this site does not accept payments – you will not be charged here). Select your start date and then create a Username and Password. You must pass the final exam in all lessons with a score of 80 or higher AND complete the Evaluation Form in order to receive your Certificate of Completion. Finals are graded as Pass or No Pass. You may retake final exams as many times as necessary within the six week duration of the program at no additional charge.

If you have questions about this course, please contact the online coordinator at 470-578-6693or online@kennesaw.edu.

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