Perinatal education & obstetric risk management training for healthcare teams
Quality OB Premium is the only obstetric emergency training program that combines online education, hands-on drills, and bedside support — cutting OB risk claims by up to 22%, improving outcomes, and supporting regulatory compliance.

Powering progress in healthcare




fewer OB risk claims compared with national rates
reduction in administrative time spent
survey findings
Benefits for healthcare organizations
Quality OB Premium prepares OB and ED teams for high-risk obstetric emergencies while supporting competency, compliance, and survey readiness.
Prepare, practice & perform
Online perinatal education, hands-on team drills, and bedside emergency support help OB and ED teams respond confidently to high-risk events.




Achieve high-reliability with quality OB premium
Standardize emergency readiness and deliver safer, more consistent OB care through training aligned to ACOG, AWHONN, SMFM, and NICHD standards.
“You will meet CMS CoPs, Joint Commission standards, and state quality collaborative initiatives—it's a one-stop shop.”
Supports all healthcare professionals who manage maternal and emergency care, including:
Who uses Quality OB Premium?
Supports all healthcare professionals who manage maternal and emergency care, including:

OB & ED Nurses

Clinical Educators & Maternal Health Leaders

Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers

Quality & Patient Safety Teams
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We'd be happy to provide a personalized demo tailored to your organization's needs and answer any questions about Quality OB Premium. Speak with a trusted advisor.Looking for personal access? See individual course options on Nursegrid Learn
We’re here every step of the way
Our goal is to provide an unparalleled experience for our customers. Through monthly webinars and user groups, we strive to keep our users up-to-date with the latest features and industry trends. Our dedicated onboarding teams are also available to assist new customers in getting started, while our ongoing support ensures that your team is set up for success.
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See the data behind the outcomes
For ten years, our online perinatal education has helped health systems reduce adverse events, improve outcomes, and meet regulatory requirements. This report looks at clinician assessments to show exactly where competency gaps create the most risk and how training closes them. That proven impact is why more than 185 organizations trust us to deliver results they can measure.
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St. Dominic Health saves lives with OB drills
Drills prepared St. Dominic Health for a maternal code, saving lives while cutting admin time 50% and improving PPH identification ~52%.
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Frequently asked questions
What topics are included in Quality OB Premium?
Quality OB Premium includes 100+ learning assets across 17+ high-risk obstetric topics. These include electronic fetal monitoring, hypertension, postpartum hemorrhage, shoulder dystocia, cardiovascular conditions, maternal sepsis, gestational diabetes, maternal anxiety and depression, substance use disorder, and effective communication, and more. ED-specific courseware and C-EFM, RNC-OB, and C-OBE certification prep are also included.
Who is Quality OB Premium designed for?
Quality OB Premium is designed for interdisciplinary OB and ED teams. That includes labor and delivery, postpartum, and emergency department nurses; certified nurse midwives; nurse practitioners and physician assistants; OB/GYN physicians and residents; ED physicians; and perinatal care providers at federally qualified and community health centers.
What maternal care standards does Quality OB Premium support?
Quality OB Premium meets CMS Conditions of Participation and Joint Commission training requirements for obstetric and emergency department staff. Organizations can embed their own policies and protocols into courses for staff attestation. They can also track completions and competency documentation to show that OB and ED staff completed required training and demonstrated knowledge.
What clinical guidelines is Quality OB Premium content based on?
Quality OB Premium content is developed and maintained by a medical director and a team of clinical subject matter experts. They keep courses updated to the evidence-based guidelines and standards set by leading organizations, including ACOG, AWHONN, SMFM, and NICHD, so your teams train to current best practices.
What reporting does Quality OB Premium provide?
Quality OB Premium includes a data dashboard with pre- and post-test scores, simulation scores, first-attempt pass rates, and completions. Results can be viewed by organization, facility, department, job category, or individual learner, trended over time, and benchmarked nationally. Reports can be exported or scheduled for Perinatal Safety and OB QAPI committees.
Does Quality OB Premium offer continuing education and certification support?
Yes. All Quality OB courses are dually accredited by ANCC and ACCME, and diplomates are eligible for ABOG Part IV credit. Certification prep for C-EFM, RNC-OB, and C-OBE includes 100 study cards and a practice test per topic. Courses also map to NCC codes for certification maintenance.
How can hospitals prepare teams for obstetric emergencies?
Hospitals prepare teams by combining evidence-based education to build knowledge, regular drills and simulation to practice coordination, and standardized checklists to guide response at the bedside. Quality OB Premium provides all three. Its data dashboards also show where competency gaps remain.
How does perinatal education improve patient outcomes?
Perinatal education builds the knowledge and clinical judgment teams need to recognize and respond to high-risk obstetric events. Across 41,000+ Quality OB learners, pre- to post-test scores rose by an average of at least 5% in every module, and by up to 14%. That’s three times higher than the threshold of practical and statistical significance. Learners most often reported improvements in patient assessment, patient education, and patient safety.
What are high-risk, low-frequency obstetric emergencies?
High-risk, low-frequency obstetric emergencies are serious complications that most clinicians encounter rarely. Examples include shoulder dystocia, umbilical cord prolapse, amniotic fluid embolism, maternal collapse, and breech vaginal delivery. Because these events are uncommon, skills fade between occurrences, which makes regular education and drills essential. This matters especially in EDs and low-volume birth settings.
Why is postpartum hemorrhage training important?
Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death, and most hemorrhage-related deaths are considered preventable. Hemorrhage can escalate within minutes, so outcomes depend on early recognition, accurate blood loss assessment, and a fast, coordinated team response. Regular training and drills help teams follow a consistent protocol when every minute counts.
What is obstetric emergency training?
Obstetric emergency training prepares clinicians to recognize and respond to life-threatening complications during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, such as hemorrhage, severe hypertension, and shoulder dystocia. It usually combines education, hands-on drills, and standardized protocols so that interdisciplinary teams can act quickly and in coordination when an emergency occurs.
What is perinatal education?
Perinatal education is clinical training for the care of patients from pregnancy through the postpartum period. For healthcare teams, it covers topics such as fetal monitoring, labor management, maternal complications, and newborn transition. Ongoing perinatal education helps OB and ED clinicians keep their skills and knowledge aligned with current evidence and standards of care.
Give your teams the confidence to act without hesitation.
Quality OB Premium brings everything your teams need to manage high-risk OB emergencies into a single, unlimited-use solution — reducing OB risk claims by 22%, improving outcomes, and supporting regulatory compliance.
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