Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®) Course: March 2027
ALSO Course in Jonesboro, Arkansas
- Mar. 6, 2027 (Sat)
- Jonesboro, AR
- 6.5 Credits
- Registration fee$714
Purchases may be subject to applicable sales tax.
Registration closes February 10th, 2027
Final credit amount pending. Minimum 6.5 credits.
High risk pregnancies are on the rise—and with higher risks come more emergencies. Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics courses are designed to equip physicians and care teams with competence and demonstrated readiness to effectively treat patients in urgent and emergency situations.
This ALSO course combines medical knowledge with practical skills:
- Learn to prevent, recognize and manage maternal and pregnancy-related complications.
- Apply evidence-based protocols to real world scenarios.
- Practice inter-professional, team-based communication and leadership in accurate simulations.
This live event will take place at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine-Arkansas Campus, Wilson Hall, 2405 Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
High risk pregnancies are on the rise—and with higher risks come more emergencies. Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics courses are designed to equip physicians and care teams with competence and demonstrated readiness to effectively treat patients in urgent and emergency situations.
This ALSO course combines medical knowledge with practical skills:
- Learn to prevent, recognize and manage maternal and pregnancy-related complications.
- Apply evidence-based protocols to real world scenarios.
- Practice inter-professional, team-based communication and leadership in accurate simulations.
This live event will take place at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine-Arkansas Campus, Wilson Hall, 2405 Aggie Road, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Course format
ALSO courses follow a two-step blended format.
The live portion of this event will take place on the Arkansas State University campus.
Why choose AAFP’s ALSO® Course?
- Trusted by clinicians
- Developed by multidisciplinary experts in obstetric care
- Backed by the AAFP’s rigorous CME Credit System and the ACCME’s highest accreditation commendation
Successful completion of online prework is mandatory prior to attending the live portion of this course.
Hotel
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center
223 Redwolf Boulevard
Jonesboro, AR, 72405
Phone: 870-619-4482
Rate: $149+ current tax rate
Accommodation cutoff: February 12, 2027. Reservations include: Complimentary breakfast, evening reception and parking
Course details
At the successful completion of the ALSO Course, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the methods of managing pregnancy and birth urgencies and emergencies, which standardizes the skills of practicing maternity care providers.
- Demonstrate content and skill acquisition as evidenced by successful completion of course examination, skills workstations, and group testing scenarios.
- Provide safe team leadership through various emergency obstetric scenarios.
- Demonstrate effective team communication strategies focusing on patient safety.
Assisted vaginal delivery
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Labor dystocia
Late pregnancy bleeding
Malpresentations, malpositions and multiple gestation
Postpartum hemorrhage
Pregnancy related sepsis
Preterm labor and prelabor rupture of membranes
Safety in pregnancy care
Shoulder dystocia
Trauma and resuscitation in pregnancy
Frequently asked questions
- The ALSO course is designed for:
- Physicians
- Residents
- Nurse midwives
- Registered nurses
- Other pregnancy care team members
If you’re a first responder, medical or nursing student, pre-hospital care providers or emergency department personnel, the Basic Life Support in Obstetrics (BLSO™) course is designed for you.
The ALSO Course is a blended CME course. Learners work at their own pace to complete the online course portion prior to the live course skills assessment portion, which occurs on March 6, 2027.
Register now as registration closes on Feb. 10, 2027.
The AAFP and other organizations regularly hold ALSO courses throughout the United States. Find an ALSO course near you.