Perinatal Education On-Demand
APAL offers free, self-paced educational resources designed to help Arizona clinicians build confidence in caring for patients with perinatal mental health concerns. Whether you're looking for continuing education or a quick refresher on a specific topic, our growing library of on-demand learning makes it easy to learn when it's convenient for you.
Additional courses and educational resources will continue to be added throughout 2027.
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Perinatal Mental Health Webinar Series
Build your knowledge of perinatal mental health through a free, self-paced webinar series developed by APAL in partnership with the Arizona Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM). The series includes separate learning tracks for prescribers and non-prescribers, with free continuing education available for eligible participants.
Presented by: Saira Kalia, MD
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Overview: This three-module course is tailored to equip prescribers with essential knowledge and tools to support maternal mental health in Arizona. The course begins with an overview of the current state of maternal mental health in Arizona, highlighting key challenges and disparities.
Learning objective: By the end of this course, participants will feel more informed and confident in delivering compassionate, effective care to this vulnerable population.
Module 1: Focuses on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, emphasizing safe and effective medication management.
Module 2: Addresses substance use disorders during the perinatal period, offering evidence-based treatment approaches.
Module 3: Concentrates specifically on managing Opioid Use Disorder in pregnancy and breastfeeding, in response to the rise in opioid use nationally and in Arizona.
Continuing Education for prescribers: AMA PRA Category 1 Credits: 3.0 credits
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Presented by: Kathryn Emerick, MD; Saira Kalia, MD
You will be prompted to create an account. Access the step-by-step sign-up instructions.
Overview: This three-module course is designed for non-prescribers working with the maternal population, including therapists, doulas, nurses, midwives and other health professionals in Arizona. The course starts with an overview of maternal mental health in Arizona, including recent data on maternal mortality and state-specific challenges.
Learning objective: By the end of this course, learners will feel more knowledgeable and confident in identifying and addressing maternal mental health needs.
Module 1: Covers perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, focusing on recognizing symptoms and challenges.
Module 2: Provides supplementary information on offering practical support to struggling mothers. Note: This module is optional for certificate completion.
Module 3: Introduces PTSD and trauma-informed care in pregnancy, equipping participants with practical strategies to support clients with compassion and sensitivity.
Continuing Education for non-prescribing providers: Continuing Nursing Education (CNE): 3.25 credits; CHES: 3.25 credits
Coming Soon
We're expanding our on-demand education library throughout 2027! Want to be notified of new on-demand courses from APAL? Sign up for our mailing list.
Looking for Live Education?
- Join our Grand Rounds every third Friday of the month and receive free CME credit
- You can also view recordings of our previous sessions
- You can also view recordings of our previous sessions
- Live virtual education sessions for groups are available by request (Perinatal / Pediatric)
Questions? Send us a message at team@apal.arizona.edu