Texas Center for Patient Safety: 2026-2028 Bridging Gaps in Maternal Safety: OB Emergency Simulation Training for Rural Emergency Departments

Overview

This session highlights an innovative simulation-based training program designed to prepare rural emergency department teams for obstetric crises such as postpartum hemorrhage, severe hypertension, and shoulder dystocia. With many rural hospitals no longer offering obstetric services, these emergencies often present first in the ED, where staff may have limited obstetric experience. Participants will learn how tailored simulation strengthens teamwork, communication, and protocol adherence, ultimately improving maternal safety and reducing preventable harm in resource limited settings.

Target Audience

This activity is intended for physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, certified public health professionals, physical therapists in Texas, and community health workers. 

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity leaners should be able to:

1. Identify the most common obstetric emergencies encountered in rural emergency departments. 

2. Demonstrate application of simulation-based strategies to strengthen interprofessional teamwork and communication during maternal crises. 

3. Evaluate outcome data from pilot programs to determine best practices for sustaining obstetric emergency preparedness in resource-limited settings

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 24, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 ACPE Technician
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 0.75 IPCE
  • 0.75 HSC Participation
  • 0.75 Physical Therapist (PT)

    This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider APS #: and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.

Course opens: 
07/24/2026
Course expires: 
07/24/2028
Cost:
$0.00
Rating: 
0
Online On-Demand
Fort Worth, TX 76107
United States
Peer Reviewer(s)

Conchita Andrijeski, LPC-S, CCTP, BHC-CC

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Leslie Ayres

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jennifer Barrow, RN, MSN

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Juana Escobedo Bermudez, BSPH, CES, CHWI

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jeffrey Mott, DHSc, PA-C

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Jacob Rogers, Pharm.D., BCACP

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

scott walters, PhD

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Planner(s)

Karen Ayala, BS, CHES, CHW

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Justin Burton, MBA BSN RN CPPS CPHQ NE-BC LLC LSSBB

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

Leslie Reyna, MSW, CHW, CHWI

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.
Speaker(s)

Jacquelyn Alvarado, DNP, MHA, APRN, CNM, FACNM, C-EFM, C-OBE, C-ONQS

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.

In support of improving patient care, The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing Education for the healthcare team. 

The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. 

National Board of Public Health Examiners
This activity is approved for up to .75 credits accepted by the National Board of Public Health Examiner’s Certified Public Health (CPH) recertification program.

Texas Physical Therapy Association
This activity is offered by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2711035TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. 

Designation Statements

Physician Associates

This activity is designated for .75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until 07/24/2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

 

Pharmacists
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-0000-26-018-H05-P and will award up to 6 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognized ACPE Providers. Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Pharmacy Technicians
This knowledge-based activity has been assigned UAN JA0004637-0000-26-018-H05-T and will award up to 6 contact hours of continuing pharmacy education credit in states that recognize ACPE Providers. Statements of participation will indicate hours and CEUs based on participation and will be issued online at the conclusion of the activity. Successful completion includes completing the activity, its accompanying evaluation and/or posttest (score 70% or higher) and requesting credit online at the conclusion of the activity.

Credit will be uploaded to CPE Monitor, and participants may print a statement of credit or transcript from their NABP e-profile. HSC complies with the Accreditation Standards for Continuing Pharmacy Education.

Nurses
This activity provides .75 contact hour(s). 

Certified Public Health Professionals
This activity provides .75 contact hour(s).

Physical Therapists
This course provides .75 contact hour(s) for PTs and PTAs licensed in Texas. For successful completion, a participant must attend the program, complete the evaluation, and request credit online at the conclusion of the activity. 

Community Health Workers
.75 Non-certified CEU. This educational module was not reviewed by DSHS but has competencies that are within the scope of a CHW/CHWI. (Service Coordination, Knowledge Base on Specific Health Issues, Capacity Building, Communication, Teaching, Advocacy, Interpersonal, Organization Skills)

CHW/CHWI’s can claim HSC Participation (Certificate of Attendance) credit upon the conclusion of the conference.

Certificate of Attendance
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth certifies this activity for .75 hour(s) of participation.

Interprofessional Credit

This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive .75 hour(s) of Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credit for learning and change.

Available Credit

  • 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME

    The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 0.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. Approval is valid until July 24, 2028. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

  • 0.75 ACPE Pharmacy
  • 0.75 ACPE Technician
  • 0.75 ANCC
  • 0.75 Certified Public Health (CPH)
  • 0.75 IPCE
  • 0.75 HSC Participation
  • 0.75 Physical Therapist (PT)

    This activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider APS #: and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas.

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Accessibility Statement

If you require special assistance to participate in this activity, please call (817) 735-2539 or email: [email protected]. An Equal Opportunity University.