There is still time to register for the March of Dimes’s new course designed to equip healthcare professionals and healthcare support professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to effectively screen and prescribe low dose aspirin (LDA) to mitigate the adverse effects of preeclampsia in at-risk pregnant individuals.
Learning Outcomes: Participants will gain insights into:
- Screening all pregnant women at their first prenatal visit for preeclampsia risk factors in a respectful and effective manner.
- Understanding the benefits and risks of LDA during pregnancy for preeclampsia prevention.
- Making appropriate prescribing recommendations for LDA in pregnant women at high and moderate risk for preeclampsia.
- Addressing the barriers and leveraging the facilitators for consistent compliance with LDA therapy, including effective use of scripting.
Learning Objectives: After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain preeclampsia and the potential risks and implications for both the mother and infant.
- Recall the current screening and prescribing recommendations for LDA therapy to prevent preeclampsia.
- Describe the potential benefits and risks of LDA therapy during pregnancy.
- Explain the basic mechanism of action of LDA in preventing maternal and infant complications.
- Collaborate with patients to address barriers and facilitators for consistent compliance for LDA therapy.
