Understanding the Reproductive System

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-URS-V2

Hours: 1.25

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2025

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the basic structure and function of the male and female reproductive systems.
Discuss the human reproductive process, pregnancy, and postpartum care of mother and newborn.
Identify common conditions and disorders of the male and female reproductive systems.
Discuss different types of sexually transmitted infections.
Recognize basic signs and symptoms of each disorder and what to observe and report to the care team.
Describe how to provide care to the person who has had a surgical or in-office procedure of the reproductive system.

Outline:

Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Introduction to the Reproductive System

Introduction

Male Reproductive System

Female Reproductive System

Menstruation

Human Reproduction

Birth Control or Contraception

Conception

Fertilization

Implantation

Pregnancy

Introduction

First Trimester

Second Trimester

Third Trimester

Pregnancy-Related Health Problems

Childbirth

Childbirth Timing

Stages of Labor

Medication Induction

Cesarean Section

Care of the Postpartum Mother and Newborn Baby

Observation and Reporting Vital Signs

Pain Monitoring

Recording Intake and Output

Abnormal Bleeding

Assist with Perineal Care

Deep Vein Thrombosis Equipment

Breastfeeding

Ambulation

Abnormal Conditions Associated with Reproduction

Infertility

Ectopic Pregnancy

Miscarriage

Review

Newborn Care

Hospital Setting

Hospital Safety Measures

Newborn Safety

Illness Prevention

Newborn Observation and Reporting

Cancers of the Reproductive System

Common Cancers

Breast Cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Uterine Cancer

Prostate Cancer

Testicular Cancer

Conditions Affecting the Male Reproductive System

Common Conditions

Prostate Conditions

Testicular Conditions

Erectile Dysfunction

Conditions Affecting the Female Reproductive System

Common Conditions

Vaginitis

Premenstrual Syndrome

Abnormal Menstruation

Endometriosis

Uterine Fibroids

Menopause

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Introduction

Premenstrual Syndrome

Sexually Transmitted Infections-Virus

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Human Papilloma Virus

Herpes Simplex Virus

Sexually Transmitted Parasites

Trichomoniasis

Pubic Lice

Care of the Client with a Sexually Transmitted Infection

Review

Surgical and In-Office Procedures Involving the Reproductive System

Pelvic Exam

Preparation of Patient

Positioning

Pelvic Exam

Specimen Collection

Colposcopy

Endometrial Ablation

Dilation and Curettage

Hysterectomy

Mastectomy

Circumcision

Prostate Biopsy

Transurethral Resection of the Prostate

Orchiectomy

Vasectomy

Care, Observation, and Reporting

Review

Summary

Sex Hormones

Conception

Clinical Practice Guidelines

Pregnancy

Childbirth

Common Conditions and Disorders of the Reproductive System

Conclusion

Course Contributor

References

Congratulations

Instructor: Laura L. Morgan, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Laura L. Morgan, MSN, RN, CCRP, NEA-BC, currently serves as the Clinical Education Specialist at Lincoln County Medical Center in Ruidoso, New Mexico.  She plans, develops, implements, and evaluates educational programs for clinicians, using the most current research and clinical data, while fostering the implementation of evidence-based practice. Ms Morgan is an endorsed member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates, member of Sigma Theta Tau international honors Society of nursing, an instructor for Basic Life Support, Advance Cardiovascular Life support and a Board Certified Nurse Executive-Advanced from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.