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Best Practices for Reporting Medical and Health Information on Birth Certificates

Free Online Training for Birth Data Accuracy

A 90-minute e-Learning course designed for physicians, nurses, and non-clinical hospital staff involved in completing the Certificate of Live Birth and Report of Fetal Death.

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Course Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Determine when to complete a birth certificate or fetal death report

  • Understand your role and responsibilities in data collection

  • Apply national best practices for reporting accurate data

  • Utilize standard resources and facility worksheets

  • Improve data quality at your facility

  • Describe how data is collected, protected, and used

Birth E-Learning Course

Who Should Take This Course

This training is ideal for:

  • Physicians

  • Nurses

  • Non-clinical hospital or birthing center staff

Anyone responsible for reporting medical and health information on vital records.

Why This Matters?

Accurate reporting benefits:

  • Your Facility: Improves internal processes and patient outcomes.

  • Your state: Supports health research and policy.

  • Maternal and Infant Health: Enhances data-driven decision-making.

What You Will Learn

  • The importance of high-quality data in public health

  • How to complete birth certificates and fetal death reports accurately

  • Where to find official guidance and resources

  • Real-world case examples, quizzes, and interactive learning

Continuing Education Credits Available

CME (Continuing Medical Education)

CNE (Continuing Nursing Education)

CEU (Continuing Education Units)

CPH (Certified in Public Health)

Course completion certificates provided.

Ready to Learn More?

Visit the course page now:
👉 www.cdc.gov/nchs/training/BirthCertificateElearning

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