What the Course Entails and Exam Details

This comprehensive course covers the essential competencies required for effective management of this high-risk scenario. The core curriculum focuses on:

• Risk Assessment: Identifying maternal and fetal risk factors, including macrosomia, maternal diabetes, and history of previous shoulder dystocia.

• Emergency Recognition: Training on the immediate visual indicators and diagnosing the condition without delay.

• A Structured Management Protocol: Detailed instruction on primary and secondary maneuvers, including the McRoberts maneuver, suprapubic pressure, internal rotational maneuvers (e.g., Woods' screw), and delivery of the posterior arm.

• Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordination: Emphasizing the critical importance of clear communication, defined roles, and rapid call-for-help procedures.

• Complication Prevention and Documentation: Understanding and mitigating potential complications (e.g., postpartum hemorrhage, brachial plexus injury) and mastering precise, comprehensive documentation.

• Post-Event Debriefing: Strategies for team analysis to improve future performance.

What to Expect in the Final Exam

The final assessment is a timed, online exam delivered through the Relias platform. While the exact length may vary by specific module configuration, it typically consists of approximately 25 to 50 questions. The format is dynamic, utilizing multiple-choice questions, multi-select (check all that apply), and scenario-based clinical judgment problems that force you to prioritize actions during a simulated crisis. To pass and receive your continuing education (CE) credits, a minimum score of 80% is usually required. Retakes are permitted, allowing you to review the content and attempt the exam again within the course’s enrollment period.

How to Study and Exam Centers

The most effective way to prepare for the final exam is to utilize the provided Relias Shoulder Dystocia Practice Test. This tool is designed to mimic the complexity, style, and timing of the actual assessment, helping you identify areas where your knowledge needs reinforcement. Complement your practice by:

• Reviewing All Course Materials: Re-watching webinars, reading white papers, and interacting with the e-learning modules.

• Focusing on Maneuver Sequence: Memorizing the correct flow and logic of the Helprr mnemonic or your institution's specific shoulder dystocia protocol.

• Participating in Clinical Drills: Physical practice with team members and high-fidelity manikins is invaluable for embedding the procedural memory needed during a high-stress event.

Exam Centers: The Relias Shoulder Dystocia course and final exam are entirely digital. There are no physical exam centers or third-party proctors required. You can take the exam 24/7 through the secure Relias Learning Management System (LMS) via any device with high-speed internet access.

Job Opportunities from the Course

Successfully completing this certification enhances your skillset and demonstrates your commitment to high-quality patient safety in maternal-fetal care. This specialized training is highly valued in acute care settings. While it does not unlock new job categories on its own, it makes you a more competitive and capable candidate for roles such as:

• Labor and Delivery (L&D) Nurse

• Registered Nurse (RN) - Obstetrics

• Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM)

• Obstetrician-Gynecologist (OB-GYN)

• Obstetrics Resident Physician

• Emergency Department (ED) Physician/Nurse (for emergency delivery readiness)

• Maternal-Child Health Clinical Educator