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    Pregnancy: Managing Complications

    Learn how to manage the most common pregnancy complications encountered in primary care.

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    Pregnancy complications

    Overview

    This short Certificate Course provides GPs with the knowledge to deliver safe, evidence-based care throughout pregnancy. From optimising maternal and foetal health to recognising and managing complex complications, you will learn to confidently navigate prenatal and antenatal screening, provide sensitive counselling to couples and individuals, and plan holistic management for infertility and subfertility.

    • Focus on early recognition and effective management of conditions such as miscarriage, gestational diabetes, hypertension, infections, and pre-term labour.
    • Make informed decisions, collaborate effectively, and support positive outcomes for both mother and baby.
    • This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses.
    • CPD-accredited.

    Study modes

    100% online

    Course fee

    $1095
    Special rates available

    Study duration

    40 hrs
    Self-paced

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    Course benefits

    • Deliver safer, evidence-based care by applying current guidelines to optimise outcomes for both mother and baby.
    • Confidently guide women through routine prenatal and antenatal screening with clear, informed counselling.
    • Provide holistic infertility management by addressing medical, financial, and psychosocial considerations.
    • Identify and manage pregnancy complications early, from miscarriage to gestational diabetes and postnatal depression.
    • Enhance patient outcomes through effective case-based application of knowledge in complex pregnancy scenarios.

    Get unlimited access to all course content, additional learning materials, ongoing post-course support, and more.

    Course contents

    Pregnancy 1

    This module on pregnancy part 1 includes guidelines to optimise maternal and foetal health throughout the stages of an uncomplicated pregnancy and creates a detailed model for screening and counseling. The three stages of pregnancy care: preconception care, antenatal care and postnatal care are outlined including considerations and procedures for screening and monitoring individual cases. A typical regimen for screening and indications for monitoring and further investigation is included. The module identifies common symptoms and complications during the antenatal and postnatal stage of pregnancy and considers risk factors, typical presentations, and potential maternal and foetal impact. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for the management of specific conditions are included. 

    Pregnancy complications

    This module considers four common complications of pregnancy - miscarriage, obesity, gestational diabetes mellitus and postnatal depression. It includes clinical presentation, assessment, important considerations and management options. For example, when considering a management plan for miscarriage, a woman’s emotional distress and her need for control needs to balance with her physical welfare. Investigations of recurrent miscarriages are included. The increased risks of adverse outcomes associated with pre-conceptional obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy are covered including potential antenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum obesity-related complications. It also discusses how to conduct sensitive conversations about managing gestational weight gain. A classification of the risk factors for gestational diabetes introduces the adverse complications for both mother and infant including epigenetic dysregulation. In conclusion, the role of the practitioner is discussed as a crucial point of care for perinatal depression and comorbid anxiety symptoms.

    Pregnancy complications – Advanced part 1

    This module discusses advanced maternal age pregnancies and potential complications for the mother and the child. It examines fertility decline and possible early pregnancy complications including spontaneous abortion, ectopic pregnancy, chromosomal abnormalities and congenital malformations. Late pregnancy complications discussed include hypertension, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes mellitus, placental complications and increased risk of caesarean sections. Possible foetal complications including low birth weight, preterm delivery and stillbirth are included and then leads into definitions of twin pregnancies and possible maternal and foetal complications. Antenatal care, timings and mode of birth are included. Unit three defines pre-eclampsia, identifying women at risk, the effects on the body, and the pathophysiology and management of this condition including the complexities of managing this condition in rural areas. Pregnancy-related skin concerns are reviewed including skin pigmentation, stretch marks and thinning of hair. Benign and sinister specific dermatoses of pregnancy are described and examples are shown.

    Pregnancy complications – Advanced part 2

    This module discusses advanced pregnancy complications including how the immune system may respond to possible infections in pregnancy. These infections include chlamydia, syphilis, Hep B/C, HIV, GBS, rubella and varicella, HSV, listeria, parvovirus, cytomegalovirus, toxoplasma and COVID- 19. Clinical management of these conditions is outlined. The causes of antepartum haemorrhage including risk factors and clinical management of this condition are outlined. Preterm birth/labour (PTL) discusses the causes, risk factors, risk reduction, assessment and management of this condition.  Vaginal/perineal tears and episiotomies, including definitions, risk factors and tear-associated morbidity are described. Episiotomy incisions are outlined and when this procedure should or should not be performed, including possible complications. The content outlines faecal and anal incontinence after pregnancy and childbirth including the definition, assessment history, examination and management of this condition. 

    Meet your instructors

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    Dr Kate Moriarty
    FRACGP

     

    Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.
     

    Dr Kate Moriarty works in private general practice in Port Macquarie, Australia, where she is also a supervisor of GP registrars and of medical students. She is a senior lecturer for UNSW Rural Clinical School, Port Macquarie campus. She has special interests in women’s health and medical education.

    She holds a Bachelor of Medicine (honours), Fellowship of the RACGP and a Diploma in Child Health.

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    Dr Evangelia Francis
    FRACGP, MBBS, BSci (Neuroscience), DCH, DRCOG
    General practitioner
     

    Dr Evangelia (Valia) Francis enjoys all aspects of General Practice but is especially interested in skin medicine, women's health and medicine of the elderly.

    Originally from the coastal town of Kavala in Greece, Dr Francis is involved in teaching medical students as a Conjoint Lecturer in the Rural Medical School of Port Macquarie as well as teaching registrars. It is a very fulfilling aspect of her work that has been greatly inspired and supported by the senior educators at her practice.

    When not at work, Dr Francis tries to fight waves with surf or paddle boards (so far they always win!), is training hard to become the next MasterChef winner, and enjoys reading books and learning new languages.

    Study modes

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    • Study entirely online at your own pace.
    • Participate in expert-led tutorials and complete online assessments.
    • Earn your CPD hours and receive your university-assured certificate.
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    • Focus your learning on one or more specific topics from this Certificate Course.
    • Complete the module at your own pace and earn immediate CPD.
    • Perfect for targeted upskilling without committing to a full course.
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    Foundation Certificate of Pregnancy: Managing Complications

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    • 100% online
    • CPD-accredited short course
    • Flexible start and completion time
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    Bundle two courses and save 5%, or three courses and save 10% upon enrolment.
    Talk to us about deferred payment options, registrar scholarships and special rates.

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    Accredited CPD activities in this certificate

    Each module in this certificate is an RACGP and ACRRM approved CPD activity.

    RACGP Activity Number ACRRM Activity Number Activity Title Education Hours Performance Hours Outcome Hours
    455717 31183 Pregnancy 455717 31183 4 6 0
    469398 31193 Pregnancy Complications 469398 31193 4 6 0
    473805 31200 Pregnancy Complications (Advanced 1) 473805 31200 4 6 0
    473810 31201 Pregnancy Complications (Advanced 2) 473810 31201 4 6 0
    Total hours 16 24 0

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    HealthCert Education provides a variety of Outcome Measurement activities to suit your needs. Please contact an Education Advisor for more information.

    Pre- and post-course information

    Entry requirements

    This course is for physicians, nurse practitioners, and degree-qualified nurses. The course assumes no prior knowledge or training in the field.

    Participants do not have to pass an IELTS test but, as the courses are delivered in English, proficiency in listening, reading and writing English is assumed.

    Participants will require access to a computer/laptop, an internet connection and a basic level of technology proficiency to access and navigate the online learning portal.

    Professionally recognised qualifications and prior studies may be recognised for entry into this course if the learning outcomes match exactly. Please ask a HealthCert Education Advisor for an individual assessment of your prior qualifications and experience.

    Recognised prior learning (RPL)

    This Foundation Certificate course allows you to gain an insight into the HealthCert Professional Diploma program in Women’s Health by exploring some of the most prevalent topics in the field. Should you wish to fast-track your studies and receive financial credit into further courses, you may complete this Foundation Certificate course and receive partial Recognition of Prior Learning and cost savings towards that pathway.

    Certification

    Upon successful completion of this course, participants will receive a Foundation Certificate of Pregnancy: Managing Complications, and CPD hours.

    This certificate course:

    • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP).
    • Qualifies for CPD hours from the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM).
    • Is recognised by the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP).
    • Is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP). The HKCFP recognises all courses endorsed by the RACGP. Hours are calculated differently.
    • Is a self-submitted activity in Dubai. The number of CPD hours must be stated on the certificate. Please contact PLD@dhcr.gov.ae for more information.
    • Is a self-submitted activity in the UK. CPD events overseas, applicable to a doctor’s scope of practice, may be submitted for revalidation. Please confirm with your Responsible Officer.
    • Is a self-submitted activity in Canada through the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Contact mainprocredits@cfpc.ca for more information.
    • Meets World Federation of Medical Education standards.
    • Has been independently developed with subject experts and does not receive education grants from any pharmaceutical company.
    To learn more about the delivery of certificates in Australia and overseas, please visit our FAQs.
    Pathways

    Pathway to the Professional Diploma of Women's Health

    This online three-part program consists of the Professional Certificate, Advanced Certificate, and Professional Diploma of Women’s Health. Entry to the full three-part Professional Diploma of Women's Health pathway is possible with partial Recognition of Prior Learning from this Foundation Certificate. This will reduce the time it takes to complete the full pathway.

    Postgraduate scholarships from the Professional Diploma of Women's Health

    HealthCert graduates who successfully complete the HealthCert Professional Diploma of Women's Health three-part program receive a scholarship of up to £500 (approximately $1,000) towards the Master of Science in Women's Health. The postgraduate course is offered entirely online through DiplomaMSc in the UK and awarded by the University of South Wales. Ask an Education Advisor for more details.

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    This organisation is an RACGP-accredited CPD provider under the RACGP CPD Program.

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    Frequently asked questions

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    What are the costs and payment options of the course?

    Fees will vary based on the program and study option selected (fully online vs online + optional practical workshop). Payments can be made upfront or in monthly instalments. Special rates and various payment options are available. GP registrars and doctors in training enjoy a scholarship of up to $500. Talk to us to learn more.

    What is the Alumni Support Program?

    Completion of any HealthCert course or attendance at an event will enable you to access the HealthCert Alumni Program which includes:

    • Access to special alumni rates for new courses when they are released.
    • Special alumni price for HealthCert Conferences.
    • Exclusive advanced access to HealthCert events.
    • Regular Alumni Webinars pertaining to the course(s) you have attended. These will provide content review of the course and an opportunity to discuss case studies.
    • Access to the video lectures as seen during the course(s) that you have attended.
    How will I receive my certificate?

    HealthCert Education is pleased to issue digital credentials for alumni. Digital credentials are a permanent online record of your successful completion of a HealthCert course and are issued to all course participants in addition to PDF certificates. If you are based in Australia, you also have the option to order a hard copy of your digital certificate for a small additional fee.

    How long will the course take to complete?

    The recommended study duration of this certificate course is 40 hours, which includes study of the pre-course activities and readings, online lectures, live tutorials, and online assessment. This self-paced course offers the flexibility of 100% online study in your own time, at your own pace, in your own home or office, with no mandatory face-to-face requirements. You are not required to be online at specific times but can view and replay video lectures at your convenience.

    Is this course recognised in my country?

    All HealthCert courses meet World Federation of Medical Education standards. This certificate course qualifies for CPD hours from the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) and the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) in Australia. It is recognised by the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians (HKCFP) in China. If you live or work outside one of the above-mentioned countries, please contact us on admin@healthcert.com to discuss whether this course can be recognised in your country.

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