Training for Registered Nurses: Intrapartum Sterile Speculum

OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the educational activity the nurse will be able to identify:

• Indications for Sterile Speculum Exam (SSE).
• Contraindications for SSE.
• Equipment needed.
• Proper examination technique.
• Anatomy of the vulva and perineum.
• Interventions that enhance quality of care and outcomes, including applicable principles of trauma-informed care and awareness of racial disparities in healthcare.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION AND AWARD OF CE CREDIT:

Successful completion will lead to the award of continuing education credit and a certificate of completion.  Each participant must demonstrate successful completion as follows:

• View the presentation.
• Submit a short evaluation of the program and its effectiveness.
• Complete the 12-question post-test with a passing score of 80% or greater.

Upon successful completion of the post-test, your certificate of completion will be available. You may save it to your computer or print it out at that time.

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:

Accreditation Statement:

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Conflict of Interest/Disclosure Statement:

The planners, presenters, faculty and content reviewers of this webinar disclose NO conflict of interest related to this educational activity.

CE Designation Statement:

The American Nurses Association Massachusetts, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation, has approved this educational activity for 0.75 contact hour ~ AA# 1261/E 654

This approval will expire on 5/5/25. 

Sponsorship Acknowledgement:

This program is supported by an unrestricted educational grant to The A.C.N.M. Foundation, Inc. from Hologic, Inc.