Event Details

June 2–3, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Western Colorado University Ballrooms | Gunnison, CO

Breakfast & Lunch Provided Daily

Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®) is an evidence-based, interprofessional, multidisciplinary training program that equips the entire pregnancy care team with skills to effectively manage obstetric emergencies. This comprehensive course encourages a standardized team-based approach among physicians, residents, nurse midwives, registered nurses and other members of the pregnancy care team to improve patient safety and positively affect maternal outcomes. 

Day 1 Certified ALSO® Provider Course (June 2)

Core Topics Include:

Shoulder Dystocia*

Postpartum Hemorrhage*

Malpresentations & Multiple Gestation*

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy*

Intrapartum Fetal Surveillance

Trauma, Cardiac Complications & Sepsis in Pregnancy

Day 2 Advanced OB Skills Lab (June 3)

Core Topics Include:

C-section techniques + uterine closure on beef heart models

4th-degree perineal laceration repair

Bladder & bowel injury repair techniques

Vacuum-assisted delivery (advanced)

Ultrasound in problem first trimester pregnancies

Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending.