AWHONN: Perinatal Orientation and Education Program (POEP)

Program features the following:

• Array of learning resources, including narration, case studies, pre-/posttests, reference lists, and animations
• Embedded videos with patient testimonials and relationship-building techniques
• Complementary POEP Study Guide Workbook for knowledge retention

Program includes the following modules:

• Module 1: Foundations
• Module 2: Reproductive Overview
• Module 3: Process of Labor and Birth
• Module 4: Complications of Labor and Birth
• Module 5: Cesarean Birth and Post Anesthesia Care
• Module 6: Perinatal Infections
• Module 7: Antepartum Complications
  
• Module 8: System Related Complications of Pregnancy
• Module 9: Postpartum Assessment and Care
• Module 10: Postpartum Complications
• Module 11: Newborn Transition to Extrauterine Life
  
• Module 12: Newborn Assessment, Routine Care & Discharge
• Module 13: Newborn Nutrition
• Module 14: Newborn Clinical Deterioration
• Module 15: Newborn Conditions Affecting Care and Outcomes
• Module 16: Perinatal Loss

49 Nursing contact hours are available through June 2, 2027.  An overall completion certificate for the POEP program is not provided. The learner receives (1) completion certificate and (1) CNE certificate (if applicable) for each module. If learner completes the program, a total of (16) completion certificates and (16) CNE certificates (if applicable) are available to print.

Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.