Inteleos’ Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy Launches Comprehensive Maternal Fetal Health Certification
21 Junio 2024 - 3:00PM
Inteleos, a global non-profit healthcare certification
organization, today announced that its Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Certification Academy (PCA) launched its comprehensive Maternal
Fetal Health Certification, with its new Obstetrics (OB) 2nd/3rd
Trimester Clinical Certificate. This latest addition completes the
PCA’s comprehensive suite of maternal fetal health products aimed
at enhancing clinician skills and improving patient outcomes
worldwide.
The certification includes both OB 1st Trimester
and OB 2nd/3rd Trimester components, as well as video and still
image submissions for thorough review. The POCUS Maternal Fetal
Health Certification offers a rigorous assessment process,
including case-based evaluations that simulate real-life clinical
scenarios and peer reviews to gauge practical skills and diagnostic
abilities.
“We are committed to advancing maternal fetal
health through psychometrically validated certifications,” said PCA
Director, Jasmine Rockett. “Our new OB 2nd/3rd Trimester Clinical
Certificate ensures that clinicians are equipped with the essential
skills and knowledge to provide superior patient care. By adhering
to global healthcare standards, we are not only enhancing provider
decision-making, but also contributing to better health outcomes
worldwide.”
The development of the Maternal Fetal Health
Certification was sponsored by the Inteleos Foundation, a 501(c)3
non-profit organization whose mission is to address disparities in
medical imaging worldwide. The Foundation's focus on advancing
access to medical imaging, particularly in underserved areas,
underscores its commitment to enhancing education and training
opportunities through initiatives like the Maternal Fetal Health
Certification.
“The Inteleos Foundation recognizes that better
diagnostics lead to better health outcomes,” said Samantha Forcum,
director of the Inteleos Foundation. “By training and certifying
more maternal health workers in ultrasound, that increased
diagnostic capacity leads to faster triage and treatment that can
save the lives of millions of mothers and babies worldwide.”
Available for purchase now, the certifications are
designed to support clinicians in making timely, informed decisions
that enhance practice efficiency and patient safety. By obtaining
these certifications, healthcare providers align their clinical
practice with globally recognized standards, ultimately leading to
improved health outcomes.
The decision to develop and launch these products
is rooted in the critical need to reduce the global maternal
mortality ratio (MMR). Between 2000 and 2020, the global MMR
decreased by about 38%, thanks to improved access to healthcare,
better education and international initiatives like the United
Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDG target aims
to reduce the global MMR to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by
2030. According to the World Health Organization, the global MMR
was estimated at 152 deaths per 100,000 live births in 2020,
underscoring the urgency for continued efforts.
Inteleos’ commitment to excellence is reflected in
the dedication of its volunteer subject matter experts who
meticulously write and review the assessments. These certifications
represent a significant step forward in ensuring that clinicians
worldwide have the tools they need to improve maternal and fetal
health outcomes.
Learn more or register for the PCA Maternal Fetal
Health Certifications, today.
About InteleosInteleos™ is a
non-profit organization that fuels the global health community to
ensure access to quality care. Inteleos is the overarching
governance and management organization for the American Registry
for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) the Alliance for
Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™) and the
Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ (PCA) which
together represents more than 141,000 certified medical
professionals throughout the world. The Inteleos Foundation
represents the philanthropic efforts for the organization.
Contact: Stacia Momburg
stacia.momburg@inteleos.org