Abstract

To improve the maternity emergency skills and knowledge of health service providers, without midwifery qualifications, in remote Australia. A descriptive paper utilising data from a needs assessment and course evaluations used to develop and refine a short course in maternity emergencies. Remote area health providers. A multidisciplinary short course, targeting non-midwives in remote areas, aimed at improving knowledge and skills in detection, management and referral of maternity emergencies. Ten courses have been delivered to 175 participants. Evaluations demonstrate a highly valued program, well received and supported by remote health staff. The course is an important strategy to improve the maternity services offered to women in remote Australia.

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