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E-Learning
On this page, you can find a variety of E-Learning Tools relating to maternal health. If you are aware of useful e-learning tools that would be helpful to others in the maternal health field, please contact us.
Infection Prevention
Topics in Reproductive Health
Self-paced learning for reproductive health care providers
Malaria in Pregnancy
Global Health eLearning Center
The Evidence-based management of Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia
Infection Prevention
Source:EngenderHealth
Language: English, Spanish
Intended users: medical professionals, health care providers, supervisors of health care facilities, medical students, nursing students
Overview: This free e-learning tool is available online or can be downloaded (English only) and provides information on topics to prevent infections in low-resource settings. In addition to providing information, the module has quizzes to test knowledge and examples of issues through case studies. Educational aids are also available that can be posted in key locations at facilities to ensure that staff is aware of procedures for ensuring sterile environments to prevent infections.
Examples of topics covered: handwashing, gloving, needles and other sharps, surgical scrubs and attire, waste disposal
Topics in Reproductive Health (currently unavailable)
Source:EngenderHealth
Language: English, Spanish
Intended users:
Overview: Topics in Reproductive Health is a set of courses covering Sexuality and Sexual Health, Sexually Trasmitted Infections, and HIV/AIDS. EngenderHealth is currently upadating the courses so they are currently unavailable.
Examples of topics covered:
Self-paced learning for reproductive health care providers
Source:Ipas University
Language: English
Intended users: clinicians, medical professionals, medical students, nursing students, health care prodivers, supervisors of health care facilities
Overview: Ipas University offers free online courses (registration required) in topics relating to maternal health. Currently, only clinical courses are available, but plans exist to expand to other topics. The courses begin with a pretest and offer detailed information through slides, as well as case studies and links to relevant outside sources. Each course ends with final test so users can evaluate their progress. The courses are only available through Internet Explorer.
Examples of topics covered: first-trimester abortion with mifepristone and misoprostol; uterine evacuation with medicines; managing fever and pain after abortion; stocking facilities.
Malaria in Pregnancy
Source:JHPIEGO
Language: English, French, Portuguese
Intended users: public health professionals, policymakers, health managers
Overview: This hour long presentation with slides and audio contains detailed information on the impact of malaria on pregnancy. It provides an overview of why the topic is important, various interventions including intermittent preventative treatment and insecticide treated nets, and drug efficacy.
Examples of topics covered: effects of malaria on pregnant women; antenatal care and health education; resistance to drugs; country activities at national, district and facility levels.
Global Health eLearning Center
Source:United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Language: English
Intended users: field staff, public health professionals, policymakers
Overview: The Global Health eLearning Center offers free online courses (registration required) in a variety of topics relating to maternal health and offers certificates in Family Planning and Reproductive Health and Maternal Health. Courses generally begin with a pretest, provide detailed information and finish with a pretest, allowing users to monitor their progress. Each course can be completed in approximately 1 hour.
Examples of topics covered: antenatal care; malaria in pregnancy; postpartum care; mother-to-child transmission of HIV; IUDs; logistics for health commodities
The Evidence-Based Management of Pre-Eclampsia and Eclampsia
Source:University of Oxford
Language: English, Spanish
Intended users: health care professionals, doctors, midwives, nurses
Overview: The five modules of the free interactive course provide information on pre-eclampsia and eclampsia for health care professional. Two levels of the course are offered, a basic version for those unfamiliar with eclampsia and an advanced version for those "who want to know the evidence behind the recommendations." The courses include questions and tests for users to monitor their progress.
Examples of topics covered: risks, clinical features, antenatal care, managing
