2026 SEP CCSS S02: Obstetric Anesthesia Overview and Our Role in Peripartum Birth Trauma

September 24, 2026

Explore evidence-based practices across the spectrum of women’s health through educational content created by military and civilian Subject Matter Experts specializing in ethics, clinical practice, and health care. These sessions are designed to refine care quality and improve clinical outcomes throughout the patient lifespan. The primary focus of this event aims to enhance the quality of patient outcomes and population health by providing advanced continuing education opportunities to improve the practice, skills, and knowledge of health care providers across the Military Health System.

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of Physicians, Nurses, Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, Physician Associates/Physician Assistants, Social Workers, Psychologists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Technicians, Registered Dieticians, Dietetic Technicians, Athletic Trainers, Case Managers, Certified Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Assistants, Kinesiotherapists, Healthcare Executives, and other health care professionals who support/care for U.S. active-duty service members, reservists, Coast Guard, Public Health Service, National Guardsmen, military veterans, and their families.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe the role of an obstetric anesthesiologist.
  2. Discuss options for labor analgesia provided by anesthesiologists.
  3. Explain goals with anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
  4. Identify risks associated with labor analgesia and anesthesia for cesarean delivery.
  5. Describe the prevalence and consequences of pain during cesarean delivery.
  6. Create quality improvement initiatives aimed at decreasing the incidence of peripartum birth trauma.

Course summary

Course opens: 
08/20/2026
Course expires: 
10/08/2026
Event starts: 
09/24/2026 - 9:10am EDT
Event ends: 
09/24/2026 - 10:10am EDT
Part of: 
2026 SEP CCSS: Mission Ready: Advancing Clinical Practice in Women’s Health & Obstetrics
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Presenting Faculty

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Zachary Janik, M.D.
Obstetric Anesthesiologist 
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center 
Bethesda, Md.

 

Air Force Maj. Courtney Hood, M.D., M.Ed.
Obstetrics Anesthesia Section Chief
Brooke Army Medical Center
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas

 

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose. No commercial support was provided for this activity.

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Requirements:  CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Oct 8, 2026.

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