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Perinatal Bereavement Course | Center for Professional Practice of Nursing | UC Davis Health

Perinatal Bereavement Course

This interdisciplinary course is designed for healthcare providers involved in the care of patients experiencing perinatal loss, including nurses, social workers, chaplains, genetic counselors, physicians, and child life specialists. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of perinatal death terminology, compassionate communication strategies using the PRAM model, and hospital and community resources for grieving families.

The course also covers perinatal bereavement workflows, respectful handling of remains, the importance of keepsakes, and fundamentals of perinatal palliative care. Through practical guidance and supportive approaches, attendees will be equipped to provide sensitive, informed care during this profoundly difficult time.

UC Davis Medical Center, Davis Tower, Room 8712
4301 X St
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: May 18, 2026
Time: 8 a.m. to Noon

Davis 1 Building, Suite 1200
2360 Stockton Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95817
Date: Nov. 16, 2026
Time: 1 to 5 p.m.

Code: DAHS-NCHPBC26-BRN
Capacity: 15
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.