STABLE: Post-Resuscitation & Pre-Transport Stabilization of Sick Newborns

STABLE is a program based on extensive literature review, research and valuable input from nurses, respiratory therapists and physicians. The goal of the STABLE program is to provide concise guidelines for neonatal pre-transport stabilization activities to be used by community hospital caregivers. For more details regarding the objectives of this course, please review the S.T.A.B.L.E. Program Modules.

The intended audience of this course is staff working in labor and delivery, postpartum, Level I, II or III nurseries. It is also a valuable resource for staff working emergency departments, who may be involved with unexpected deliveries of sick and/or premature infants.

Program Fee & Learner Manual

The STABLE course fee is $25. Please bring payment on the day of the class, pay through our online payment portal or send a check prior to the class.

If you prefer to pay by check, payments can be mailed to the following address:

Perinatal Outreach
SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital
1465 S. Grand Blvd. Room B200
St. Louis, MO 63104

Important Note: for classes offered in Illinois, funding is provided in part by the Illinois Department of Public Health Perinatal Program Grant.

Reminder: classroom temperatures do vary. Please bring a sweater or light jacket with you to ensure your comfort.

The learner manual can be ordered online from  The STABLE Program or the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Continuing Education Credit

In support of improving patient care, SSM Health is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the health care team.

SSM Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

SSM Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 ANCC contact hours.

Contact Us

For more information or questions about the STABLE program, call 314-577-5317.

You can also contact us by email:

Abby Partridge, BSN, RNC-NIC
Neonatal Outreach Educator | SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

Mary Hope, BSN, RNC-LRN
Neonatal Outreach Educator | SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital

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