Courses

Maternal Emergencies Course

1 Day

Duration

Location

Nottingham, UK

Group Size

Small group

Catering

Lunch & refreshments

Date

TBC

Course Overview

Maternal Emergencies Course: Critical Obstetric and Gynaecological Skills

The excellent maternal emergency course is specifically designed to provide essential knowledge and skills required to effectively manage and navigate through critical obstetric and gynaecological emergency scenarios. This comprehensive course addresses a range of life-threatening emergencies commonly encountered in the emergency department.

Why this course matters

The Maternal Emergency Course adopts a blended approach – e-learning and simulation-based training, and hands-on workshops. Trainees will have the opportunity to practice critical procedures, such as resuscitative hysterotomy and management of postpartum haemorrhage, using high-fidelity simulators and realistic scenarios. Expert faculty, including experienced obstetricians and emergency medicine specialists, will guide trainees throughout the course, providing valuable insights and feedback.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Higher Specialty Trainees (ST4+)
Core Trainees (CT1–CT3)
Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs)
Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine Practitioners
Senior Emergency Department Nurses
Military and Tactical Medicine Personnel
Doctors

COURSE FORMAT

The course is designed to closely mirror the real-life scenario.

Participants will rotate through:

Circuit of six OSCE stations – Realistic emergency medicine scenarios – Timed stations, performance and feedback

KEY FEATURES

Realistic environment
Standardised OSCE station format
Consultant-led feedback
Comprehensive emergency medicine scenario coverage
Small group teaching for personalised feedback

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Recognise and manage critical obstetric emergencies in the emergency department, including ruptured ectopic pregnancy and cervical shock.
Apply appropriate interventions for pre-eclampsia and postpartum haemorrhage to stabilise patients and minimise complications.
Perform resuscitative hysterectomy and manage precipitous delivery scenarios under high-pressure conditions.
Lead multidisciplinary teams in the rapid assessment and management of maternal emergencies.
Demonstrate practical skills in life-saving procedures through hands-on simulations.
Improve decision-making in life-threatening obstetric and gynaecological scenarios with expert feedback.

COURSE TIMETABLE

Time	Session
08:15-08:45	Registration
08:45 -09:00	Welcome and candidate briefing
09:00-12:00	1. Ruptured ectopic pregnancy
09:00-12:00	2. Cervical shock
09:00-12:00	3. Pre-eclampsia
12:00-13:00	Lunch - Provided
13:00-15:45	4. Resuscitative Hysterotomy
13:00-15:45	5. Precipitous delivery
13:00-15:45	6. Post partum haemorrhage
15:45-16:00	Closing and feedback

WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT

Unlike many courses that rely heavily on theory, this programme is built around simulation, allowing participants to actively manage critical scenarios such as postpartum haemorrhage, eclampsia and resuscitative hysterotomy in a safe but realistic environment.