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Maternal Mortality and Warning Signs: Essentials for Providers

Program Details:
May 1, 2026 | Self-paced
Modality:
  • Online module
Registration Fee(s):
Free
Additional Details
Instructional Hours:
1.00
Didactic Hours (AHEC Scholars):
1.00
Experiential Hours (AHEC Scholars):
0.00
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Presenter(s)
Description
Most pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, yet rural communities face some of the highest risks. This one-hour online module equips healthcare professionals to recognize urgent maternal warning signs, take timely evidence-based action, and connect patients to critical resources—helping save lives and improve maternal outcomes.
Objectives

At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Define key terminology and core concepts related to maternal mortality to establish a clinically accurate framework for assessment and intervention.
  • Interpret current U.S. and South Carolina maternal mortality data to recognize trends, disparities, and patterns that impact clinical decision-making in rural settings.
  • Identify the primary causes of maternal mortality and associated clinical and social risk factors that increase vulnerability during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
  • Differentiate urgent maternal warning signs from expected physiological changes in pregnancy to support timely and appropriate clinical response.
  • Apply evidence-based interventions and clinical management strategies shown to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality across care settings.
  • Incorporate local, state, and national maternal health resources into patient care plans to improve access to support services for pregnant and postpartum women in rural communities.
Disclosures
This program is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $50,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CDC/HHS, the U.S. Government, or the CDC Foundation. None of the planners, faculty, or others in control of content of this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
Credits Available
  • Registered Nurses
    SC Nurses Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement

    Lowcountry Area Health Education Center is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by South Carolina Nurses Association an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Upon successful completion of this program, attendees will receive 1 contact hour.

  • Physicians
    South Carolina Medical Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint-providership of the South Carolina Medical Association and South Carolina AHEC.

    The South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The South Carolina Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • Non-MD/DO Providers that Require CME Certified Programs
    South Carolina Medical Association
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement

    This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint-providership of the South Carolina Medical Association and South Carolina AHEC.

    The South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The South Carolina Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

  • Health Professions Students
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
  • All other participants
    Area Health Education Consortium
    • Consortium Members:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    • All Others:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement
    This program provides 0.1 CEUs by Lowcountry AHEC and meets South Carolina AHEC Best Practice Standards.
  • AHEC Scholars
    Area Health Education Consortium Student
    • Pricing:
      • Regular: Free (Until 4/23/2028)
    Credit Statement
    Participation recognition only: This 1 hour(s) program is presented by SC AHEC.
Locations/Participation Options
Contact(s)

If you have questions about the credits, location/video conference information, or any other details specific to this particular program, please reach out to the contact(s) below:

  • Name:
    Dawn Leberknight
    Phone:
    843-792-4267
    Email:
    leberkni@musc.edu
If you have questions related to registering or using the AHEC Learning Portal, please contact alp@scahec.net.

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