Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®)

Department of Family and Community Medicine

Comments from Previous ALSO® Provider Courses

“Multidisciplinary group of learners - diverse experience levels and course facilitated by strong educators”

“Hands on teaching of maneuvers and information. Wish I had this course before my OB-GYN rotation.”

“Liked the hands-on approach”

“Loved being able to ask questions and get comfortable with possible emergency settings in OB”

“I wish the course had been held over three days instead of two to allow more in-depth discussion and more time to cover certain topics”

“Passionate knowledge and impartation of skill - thoroughly engaging!”

Comments from Previous ALSO® Instructor Course

“Outstanding experience - thank you kindly for hosting this exceptional event!”

“Excellent Instructors”

“Very thorough and clear information”

“Good breakdown”

“Great group meeting discussions”

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ALSO® Provider Course + SonoSim Workshop

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Course Dates: 2025 TBA

The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) sponsors the Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®), an evidence-based, interprofessional, and multidisciplinary training program that equips the entire maternity care team with skills to manage obstetric emergencies effectively. Annually, The Department of Family and Community Medicine hosts an AAFP Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®) course for family medicine residents and others who provide obstetric care. Cohorts include Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Methodist, UTMB Galveston, UT McGovern Medical School, and HCA Houston Healthcare West.

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A group photo of participants of the ALSO Instructor Course after completing of the course (July 17, 2021).

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Trainers of the ALSO® Instructor Course (July 17, 2021)

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ALSO® Instructor Course

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Course Date: 2025 TBA

Participants attending an ALSO Course learn practical, standardized team-based approaches to managing emergency situations. Although labor and delivery room emergency care is the program’s main focus, the ALSO curriculum further addresses preventive care and practice concerns, including medical complications of pregnancy, preterm labor, labor dystocia, trauma, and helping parents cope with a birth crisis.

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