OHSU

Lectures & Courses

The ALSO Course(s)

The ALSO Refresher Course will be held 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, in Emma Jones Hall.  Contact Genevieve Hammond for registration information.

The ALSO Learner Course will be Jan. 30-31, 2014.  This two-day educational program will enhance cognitive and procedural skills of health care professionals to help them manage obstetrical emergencies.  More information will be available closer to the event.  Contact Genevieve Hammond for registration information.

ALSO Course with Carol Blenning, MDALSO Demonstration with Bill Toffler, MDRoger Garvin, MD with residents during the ALSO Course


Who Should Attend

The target audience for this conference is:

  • Physicians
  • Residents
  • Students
  • Certified Nurses
  • Midwives
  • Nurses
 
 
 

Objectives

At the conclusion of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss ways of improving the management of obstetrical urgencies and emergencies, which may help standardize the skills of practicing maternity care providers. 
  • Discuss the importance of utilizing regional maternity care services and identify possible barriers that might limit access. 
  • Successfully complete the course written test and mega-delivery testing station.