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Care of the Postpartum Patient | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Care of the Postpartum Patient

Mother holding her newborn baby in a hospital bed.

Designed for acute care float pool nurses and newly hired D3/T3 staff, this course focuses on recognizing and managing critical postpartum complications, including postpartum hemorrhage (PPH), preeclampsia, and obstetrical sepsis. Participants will explore the underlying pathophysiology, early warning signs, and rapid interventions necessary to stabilize patients during obstetric emergencies. Emphasis is placed on accurate quantification of blood loss (QBL), understanding the 4 R’s of PPH response, and using OB-specific criteria for identifying sepsis.

The course also covers the importance of team communication, role clarity, and structured debriefing following emergencies to improve patient safety and care coordination. This training equips nurses with the essential knowledge and confidence to safely care for postpartum patients in high-acuity situations.

UC Davis Medical Center, Davis Tower, Room 4701
4301 X St
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: Mar. 17, 2026

UC Davis Medical Center, Davis Tower, Room 8712
4301 X St
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: June 2, 2026

Davis 1 Building, Suite 1200
2360 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: Oct. 27, 2026

Time: 1 to 5 p.m.
Code: DAHS-NCHCPP25-BRN
Capacity: 20
Waiting list: Yes

Continuing Education Contact Hours

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 26, for 3.75 contact hours.

Attendees will not receive C.E. credit if they are more than 5 minutes late; no partial credit can be awarded.

Registration


UC Davis Health Employees

Registration Deposit $25
Register

  1. Register through the UC Learning Center.
  2. Call our office at 916-734-9790 to make your deposit by credit card.

Registrations are approved after your deposit is received. Registration deposit is returned upon completion of class.

Cancellation must be requested five days before the class date to receive a deposit refund.

Community Registrants

Registration Fee $38
Register

Cancellation must be requested five days prior to class date to receive a full refund. A $25 service fee will be charged after this date.

Coordinator

Kristina Sackrider
Health Professions Education Specialist

Parking

Parking is available in parking structure 4, lots 12, 17, 22, 22 Auxiliary, 30, 30 Auxiliary, Broadway, EDD, and DOJ with either a B permit or daily permit. Daily permits are available for purchase with the ParkMobile app using zone number 42201 or at a parking kiosk. Please visit Parking and Transportation Services for more information.

Special Needs

Individuals needing special accommodations may call the Center for Professional Practice of Nursing at 916-734-9790.

All Are Welcome

UC Davis adheres to California's Proposition 209 which prohibits discrimination against or giving preferential treatment to any individual or group in public employment, public education, or public contracting on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin.