April 24-29
Last Chance: 4/12-4/14
Practice · Experience · Connect
Skill Suites by MCU
Our skill suite instructors are all preceptors trained and approved by MEAC. Topics are broken down into different skill categories allowing you to focus on the skills that best serve you.
Join us from April 24-29, 2023 at the University of Utah’s Officers Club in Salt Lake City, UT.
Q) Do I need to be an MCU student to attend?
A) No, this event is open to the larger birth community.
Q) How do I register for more than one class at a time?
A) Visit our square storefront directly: All Skill Suites Workshops
Workshop Schedule & Registration
Day 1 – Monday Apr 24
NRP Session I
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
9:00am – 11:00am | West Room

NRP Session II
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
11:00am – 1:00pm | West Room

NRP for Out of Hospital Midwives
Appropriate for all skill levels.
The NROOHM class will be taught in conjunction with a standard NRP certification class. In order to receive an NRP card, you must register online and complete all NRP requirements before attending the class. If you do not intend to certify with NRP, you must still read the Textbook of Neonatal Resuscitation®, 8th Edition and read the NROOHM™ Manual before this NROOHM class. Equipment from the NROOHM Resuscitation Kit will be available for separate purchase at the class. The other listed NROOHM tools will be provided at the class.
What is NROOHM™?
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program® (NRP®) developed and published by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is designed for, and depends upon, the staff and equipment in a hospital. Because there are many fundamental differences between resuscitating inside and outside the hospital, out-of-hospital providers often struggle to learn, remember and perform it. Neonatal Resuscitation for Out-Of-Hospital MidwivesTM (NROOHM ™) was designed to help out-of-hospital midwives learn and perform neonatal resuscitation more successfully.
NROOHM ™ provides several tools:
- Manual which adapts the traditional Neonatal Resuscitation Program® textbook for out-of-hospital providers.
- Resuscitation Kit which includes all the equipment necessary and appropriate to resuscitate out of hospital, including:
- Travel Bag.
- Oxygen tank and regulator.
- Equipment Roll to organize and make accessible all small resuscitation equipment.
- Resuscitation Station, a firm flat surface to which many required items (baby warmer, shoulder roll, pulse oximeter, timers, etc.) are attached and ready for resuscitation. Can also be strapped into a vehicle (like a carseat) to continue resuscitation en route to a hospital if necessary.
- Towel Warmer to warm linens very near the birthing mother.
- Medications Roll for providers licensed to perform intraosseous needle insertion and administer volume and epinephrine.
- Practice Manikin with reusable bulb syringe, bag and mask.
- Equipment Checklist which helps you manage equipment before, after, and between births.
- Task Cards which explain tasks for team members of various skill levels.
- Recommended Task Assignments which suggests how to delegate tasks to each member of a 2- or 3-person resuscitation team.
- Modified Flow Diagram which eliminates hospital-based tasks and organizes the process into phases, including those which do not exist in NRP®7 (Prenatal, Labor, and Transfer).
- Risk Tracker which helps you assess pre-existing and arising complications and evaluate whether transfer is indicated prior to birth.
- Transfer Plan which collects important information about transfer before it is urgently needed (such as EMS capabilities, drive times to the hospital, etc.)
- Who Stays/Goes Assistant which helps teams decide who will stay with the mother or go with the newborn in various transfer scenarios.
2:00pm – 6:00pm | West Room

Suturing
Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond.
This workshop is designed to train you on basic suturing skills and teach you how to evaluate perineal lacerations and perform first and second degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomy. You will have the opportunity to practice how to use key suturing instruments; you will also practice the major types of knots, and perform simulations of first and second degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomy. Skills listed here will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired. MCU will provide suturing training kits for each registrant including a durable silicone suture pad with precut wounds to simulate realistic skin injuries, instruments and various suture.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Infiltration of Local Anesthetic | II-21 | Administer local anesthetic to the perineum for episiotomy or repair | 4.36 |
Assessment and Repair of Lacerations | V-10 | Inspect vagina and cervix for lacerations | 4.5 |
Basic Suturing | II-23 | Repair episiotomy if needed | 4.51 |
Repair 1st and 2nd degree perineal and vaginal lacerations | 4.52 |
BMSG pp: 64-68; MSG2023 pp 80-83
9:00am – 6:00pm | EAST ROom

Labor and Birth Complications
But what if something goes wrong at the birth? Parents ask it, and midwives and student midwives want to know too. Make sure you’re prepared for shoulder dystocia, nuchal hand, cord or arm, abnormal fetal heart tones, uterine rupture, cord prolapse and other unexpected events in this intensive workshop. Skills listed here will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Assessment of Meconium Staining | IV-20 | Recognize and differentiate meconium stained fluid, suction airway if appropriate | 4.41 |
Abnormal Fetal Heart Tones & Patterns | IV-31 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: fetal distress | 4.43.f |
Management of Nuchal Cord | IV-27 | Manage nuchal cord/arm at birth | 4.44 |
Management of Nuchal Hand/Arm | IV-28 | Identify abnormal labor patterns and provide intervention or referral (OP, asynclitism, pendulous abdomen, maternal exhaustion/dehydration) | 4.34 |
Abnormal Changes in Maternal Vital Signs | IV-22 | Perform episiotomy as needed | 4.37 |
(Maternal) Administration of Oxygen (free flow and demand-valve or bag-valve-mask) | II-24 | Perform hand maneuvers for face or breech delivery | 4.39 |
Episiotomy | IV-34 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: prolapsed cord | 4.43.a |
Ritgen Maneuver | IV-26 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: placental abruption | 4.43.b |
Face and Brow Presentation | IV-35 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: uterine rupture | 4.43.c |
Abnormal Intrapartal Bleeding (including when birth is imminent) | IV-47 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: malpresentation | 4.43.d |
Cord Prolapse (including when birth is imminent) | IV-43 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: shoulder dystocia | 4.43.e |
Placenta Abruptio | III-69 | ||
Shoulder Dystocia (McRoberts & Gaskin maneuvers) | IV-29 | ||
Emergency Manual Dilation | IV-45 |
9:00am – 6:00pm | North Room

Labor and Birth Complications – Morning Session Only
But what if something goes wrong at the birth? Parents ask it, and midwives and student midwives want to know too. Make sure you’re prepared for shoulder dystocia, nuchal hand, cord or arm, abnormal fetal heart tones, uterine rupture, cord prolapse and other unexpected events in this intensive workshop. Skills listed here will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Assessment of Meconium Staining | IV-20 | Recognize and differentiate meconium stained fluid, suction airway if appropriate | 4.41 |
Abnormal Fetal Heart Tones & Patterns | IV-31 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: fetal distress | 4.43.f |
Management of Nuchal Cord | IV-27 | Manage nuchal cord/arm at birth | 4.44 |
Management of Nuchal Hand/Arm | IV-28 | Identify abnormal labor patterns and provide intervention or referral (OP, asynclitism, pendulous abdomen, maternal exhaustion/dehydration) | 4.34 |
Abnormal Changes in Maternal Vital Signs | IV-22 | Perform episiotomy as needed | 4.37 |
(Maternal) Administration of Oxygen (free flow and demand-valve or bag-valve-mask) | II-24 | Perform hand maneuvers for face or breech delivery | 4.39 |
9:00am – 1:00pm

Labor and Birth Complications – Afternoon Session Only
But what if something goes wrong at the birth? Parents ask it, and midwives and student midwives want to know too. Make sure you’re prepared for shoulder dystocia, nuchal hand, cord or arm, abnormal fetal heart tones, uterine rupture, cord prolapse and other unexpected events in this intensive workshop. Skills listed here will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Episiotomy | IV-34 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: prolapsed cord | 4.43.a |
Ritgen Maneuver | IV-26 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: placental abruption | 4.43.b |
Face and Brow Presentation | IV-35 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: uterine rupture | 4.43.c |
Abnormal Intrapartal Bleeding (including when birth is imminent) | IV-47 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: malpresentation | 4.43.d |
Cord Prolapse (including when birth is imminent) | IV-43 | Manage immediate interventions for emergency: shoulder dystocia | 4.43.e |
Placenta Abruptio | III-69 | ||
Shoulder Dystocia (McRoberts & Gaskin maneuvers) | IV-29 | ||
Emergency Manual Dilation | IV-45 |
2:00pm – 6:00pm

Day 2 – Tuesday Apr 25
NRP Session III
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
9:00am – 11:00am

NRP Session IV
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
11:00am – 1:00pm

Cultural Awareness
We all have unconscious bias, and if left unchecked, these biases will negatively impact our
perceptions and actions. Participants will learn how to recognize and address their biases utilizing
debiasing techniques which will help to interrupt instances of harm caused by one’s bias.
COMPETENCY DESCRIPTION
Even with our good intentions of being prejudice free and an ally, we all have unconscious bias
(also known as implicit bias) that impacts our learning environments, our peers, and the communities students will serve as midwives. During this session, we will dive into the foundational concepts of our biases and the nuanced behaviors that are the product of our unconscious beliefs. Participants will engage in activities that will practice the interrupting of the
thought processes that are fueled by bias. Lastly, participants will also be given tools to create a plan of action to create awareness and disrupt biases.
2pm – 4:00pm

Ultrasound Basics
Techniques, safety and reasons to order an ultrasound. Introduction to important ultrasound topics relevant to midwives and birth workers
9:00am – 1:00pm

Urinalysis and Catheterization
Dipstick analysis, collecting urine specimens (clean catch and dirty catch), and urinary catheterization are all important midwifery skills. Mannequins will be used for learning the process of urinary catheterization.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Urinary Catheterization | II-20 | Provide bladder care (including catheterization when indicated) | 4.33 |
Urinalysis via dipstick | 111-14 | Draw blood, urine and vaginal specimens for testing | 3.4 |
Obtaining a Clean Catch of Urine | III-14 | Manage or refer for anemia | 3.54.b |
2:00pm – 4:00pm

Healthy Newborn
Caring for babies is fun! This hands-on workshop goes over newborn exams (initial and routine) as well as gestational age assessment, newborn reflexes, newborn screening, routine prophylaxis, and other newborn procedures. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
(Initial) Newborn Exam-DOUBLE SIGNATURE | VI-20 | Full body newborn exam and refer for abnormal findings | 6.21 |
24 Hour Newborn Exam | VI-23 | Perform gestational age assessment | 6.22 |
Routine Newborn Exam | VI-28 | Routine care of the newborn: Vitamin K admin | 6.23.b |
Newborn Pulses | VI-13 | Routine care of the newborn: Screening Test (PKU) | 6.23.c |
Respiratory and Cardiac Assessment of Newborn | VI-14 | Routine care of the newborn: Eye prophylaxis | 6.23.d |
Gestational Age Assessment | VI-18 | Educate parents about newborn signs/symptoms and how to get care | 6.26 |
Assessment of Newborn Reflexes | VI-16 | Educate parents about normal growth and development (infant and young child) | 6.27 |
Newborn Metabolic Screen | VI-25 | Provide well baby care for minimum 6 weeks age | 6.32 |
Newborn Eye Prophylaxis | VI-17 |
9am – 1:00pm

Immediate Newborn
Get it right, right from the start. This workshop goes over the basic newborn skills for the first hour after birth. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Immediate Care of the Newborn | VI-3 | Immediate care of newborn (cord clamp and cut, drying, clearing airways, ensuring breathing) | 6.16 |
Newborn Suction | VI-5 | ||
Obtaining a Cord Blood Sample | V-4 | Clamp and cut cord | 4.42 |
APGAR Assessment | VI-15 | Assess the immediate condition of the newborn (APGAR scoring, etc.) | 6.17 |
Newborn Temperature Assessment | VI-9 | Maintain normal newborn temperature (covering, environment, skin to skin) | 6.18 |
BMSG pp 56-57, 58-59, 74-80; MSG2023 pp 67, 73, 95, 97, 100-102
1pm – 4:00pm

Graduation Gala 6:30pm RSVP Link coming soon
Day 3 – Wednesday Apr 26
NRP Session V
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
9:00am – 11:00am

NRP Session VI
The Neonatal Resuscitation Program was developed by the American Heart Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics to teach an evidence-based approach to newborn care. This advanced skills course is being offered by MCU for certification. The instructor for this live workshop will be announced at a later date.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
11:00am - 1:00pm

Translating NRP Skills & Knowledge to Practice in Low-Resource Settings–WITH NRP Certification
This fun and interactive class is variable in length, depending on number of participants, level of experience, and need for in-class review. The class will cover current and controversial issues, site-specific considerations, and other related topics. We will review the book and cover any questions you may have after your own review prior to class. We will then practice the skills of resuscitation until you are proficient, prior to checking off on your skills.
In order to become certified, you must create a Healthstream account and complete the online exam for the advanced skills course at https://www.aap.org/en-us/continuing-medical-education/life-support/NRP/Pages/NRP.aspx.
This course is being offered for multiple sessions. You only need to register for one.
CEUS: 6.5 MEAC credit hours are available for $25, in addition to the NRP card.
9:00am – 4:30pm

CPR
This fast-paced certification course in the lifesaving techniques of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is beneficial for midwives, students, doulas and anyone needing professional level certification. American Heart Association certification is included with the class.
This workshop price includes supplies but it does NOT include lunch.
2pm – 6:00pm

IV Skills
Learn and practice the basics of IV placement. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Administration of IV fluids | II-13 | Insert IV line and administer fluids | 4.59 |
Changing IV fluid bag | II-14 | ||
Discontinuing an IV | II-15 | ||
Attaching a Saline Lock | II-15 |
9am – 1:00pm

IV Medications
Medications in IVs? Whether it’s common in your practice and you’re looking for the specifics, or it’s a new idea you’re exploring, this workshop has the whens-hows-whats you need. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Administration of IV Pitocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage | II-17 | Dispense, furnish, administer drugs (antibiotics and antihemmorhagics) to women in need | 4.54 |
Administration of IV Antibiotics | II-16 | Dispense, furnish or administer life saving drugs (antibiotics, antihypertensives, antimalarials, antiretrovirals, etc.) in need (as authorized locally) | 3.57 |
2pm – 6:00pm

Midwife’s Assistant
Midwife’s Assistant Skill Suite is a workshop specifically designed to introduce the attendee to skills, knowledge and practices needed to assist a practicing midwife and birthing persons and babies. The course will focus on a safe birthing environment, equipment and supplies, maintaining client confidentiality, supporting normal birth, and support during emergencies. Whether you’re considering becoming a midwife, are a doula interested in expanding your support for out-of-hospital births, or just want to learn more about birth work, sign up today.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Administration of IV Pitocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage | II-17 | Dispense, furnish, administer drugs (antibiotics and antihemmorhagics) to women in need | 4.54 |
Administration of IV Antibiotics | II-16 | Dispense, furnish or administer life saving drugs (antibiotics, antihypertensives, antimalarials, antiretrovirals, etc.) in need (as authorized locally) | 3.57 |
9am – 6:00pm

Day 4 – Thursday Apr 27
Birth Doula Training Day 1
This intensive three-day workshop will help the participant:
- Recognize the significance of childbirth in the life of a birthing person.
- Demonstrate at least three prenatal and postpartum support skills.
- Devise a plan to offer optimal support in a variety of labor situations.
- Appraise personal values and their relationship to labor support.
- Assess standards of practice and plan methods of business management.
This course offers the expertise of one of the leading doula trainers in the country. Kristi has trained over 2200 doulas throughout the world and will use years of experience, supplementary text, videos, hands-on practice, and role-play to teach the theory and practical skills of offering spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to birthing families. A complete syllabus is included with the course. This training comprises one step in the certification process for Doulas of North America (DONA).
First Day
- Registration & Introductions
- Birth – A transformation
- The history of birth in the U.S.
- What Is A Doula?
- The Benefits of A Doula
- The Prenatal Interview(s)
- Creating a Plan to Communicate Preferences
- Emotional Preparation and Education
- Cultural Humility and Awareness
- Intrapartum Support
- Comfort Measures for Labor
9am – 6:00pm

Pelvic Skill Suite
Learn best practices for reproductive organ and bladder care, including pap spears, gynecological cultures, bladder catheterization, STI screening, pelvimetry and microscope analysis of vaginal smears. Some of these are pregnancy related, and some are more commonly done outside pregnancy. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Gynecological Cultures | III-37 | Manage and or refer for GBS positive (vaginal rectal culture) | 3.54.p |
Exam of Vulva, Vagina, Cervix, Perineum & Anus | III-30 | Manage and or refer for genital herpes | 3.54.e |
Uterine Size and Fetal Age According to Bimanual Exam | III-27 | Pelvic exam (including size of uterus) | 3.47 |
Assessment of the Uterus, Ovaries & Cervix | III-28 | Clinical pelvimetry (bony pelvis to determine adequacy) | 3.48 |
Papanicolaou (Pap) test (at least one method) | III-32 | Take and order cervical cytology test (Pap) | 2.23 |
Use of Microscope (not required) | II-19 | Microscopy: amniotic fluid ferning, candida, trichomonas, BV | 2.24 |
Speculum Exam | III-26 | Request/Perform screening tests (HIV, STIs, Pap) | 2.19 |
Urinary Catheterization | II-20 | Provide bladder care (including catheterization when indicated) | 4.33 |
MSG2023 pp 29-33, 48, 55-56, 129-130
9am – 6:00pm

Intrapartum Heart Surveillance
9am – 1:00pm

Basic Pharmacology: Administering Medications
Just the basics–this brief workshop will prepare you to draw and inject medications as directed. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Drawing Medication from an Ampule | II-3 | Dispense, furnish, administer drugs (antibiotics and antihemmorhagics) to women in need | 4.54 |
Drawing Medication from a Multi-Dose Vial | II-3 | Dispense, furnish or administer lifesaving drugs (antibiotics, antihypertensives, antimalarials, antiretrovirals, etc.) in need (as authorized locally) | 3.57 |
Intramuscular Injection (mother and newborn) | II-4 |
BMSG pp 59-63, 82-83, MSG2023 pp 74-77, 110
2pm – 6:00pm

Day 5 – Friday Apr 28
Birth Doula Training Day 2
This intensive three-day workshop will help the participant:
- Recognize the significance of childbirth in the life of a birthing person.
- Demonstrate at least three prenatal and postpartum support skills.
- Devise a plan to offer optimal support in a variety of labor situations.
- Appraise personal values and their relationship to labor support.
- Assess standards of practice and plan methods of business management.
This course offers the expertise of one of the leading doula trainers in the country. Kristi has trained over 2200 doulas throughout the world and will use years of experience, supplementary text, videos, hands-on practice, and role-play to teach the theory and practical skills of offering spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to birthing families. A complete syllabus is included with the course. This training comprises one step in the certification process for Doulas of North America (DONA).
Second Day
- Review & Assessment
- Racial Disparities
- Comfort Measures Practice
- Second Stage Overview
- Challenging Labor Management
- Routine Procedures: Epidurals, etc.
- Cesarean & VBAC Support
- Newborn Care & Breastfeeding
- Postpartum Nurturing
- Labor Scenarios and Role Play
- Affirmations & Birth Journaling
9am – 6:00pm

Herbology (Off-Site)
This Skill Suites workshop is a hands-on approach to Herbology and birth work. The course provides an introduction to herbs for their healing power and uses in birthwork, making salves, tinctures and oils. Learn new skills, improve your botanical knowledge and support both your wellness and your clients! This course will partially take place outside and will involve making your own herbal formulations to take home. Please be prepared with proper footwear and weather appropriate attire/gear!
9am – 6:00pm

Suturing II
This workshop is designed to train you on basic suturing skills and teach you how to evaluate perineal lacerations and perform first and second degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomy. You will have the opportunity to practice how to use key suturing instruments; you will also practice the major types of knots, and perform simulations of first and second degree perineal laceration repairs and episiotomy. Skills listed here will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired. MCU will provide suturing training kits for each registrant including a durable silicone suture pad with precut wounds to simulate realistic skin injuries, instruments and various suture.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Infiltration of Local Anesthetic | II-21 | Administer local anesthetic to the perineum for episiotomy or repair | 4.36 |
Assessment and Repair of Lacerations | V-10 | Inspect vagina and cervix for lacerations | 4.5 |
Basic Suturing | II-23 | Repair episiotomy if needed | 4.51 |
Repair 1st and 2nd degree perineal and vaginal lacerations | 4.52 |
BMSG pp: 64-68; MSG2023 pp 80-83
9am – 6:00pm

Advanced IV Skills
Whether it’s common in your practice and you’re looking for the specifics, or it’s a new idea you’re exploring, this workshop has the whens-hows-whats you need for blood draws and intravenous therapy. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
- Venipuncture
- Order of draw
- Handling blood specimens
- IV catheterization
- Administration of IV fluids
- Managing infiltration
- Using a saline flush
- Administration of IV medications, including pitocin or tranexamic acid for postpartum hemorrhage management and antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis
- Changing an IV fluid bag
- Discontinuing an IV
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Venipuncture (syringe, vacutainer)-one method required | II-10 | Draw blood, urine and vaginal specimens for testing | 3.4 |
Order/Perform Lab tests (CBC, thyroid, urinalysis, chem panels) | 2.18 | ||
Administration of IV fluids | II-13 | Insert IV line and administer fluids | 4.59 |
Changing IV fluid bag | II-14 | ||
Discontinuing an IV | II-15 | ||
Attaching a Saline Lock | II-15 | ||
Administration of IV Pitocin for Postpartum Hemorrhage | II-17 | Dispense, furnish, administer drugs (antibiotics and antihemmorhagics) to women in need | 4.54 |
Administration of IV Antibiotics | II-16 | Dispense, furnish or administer life saving drugs (antibiotics, antihypertensives, antimalarials, antiretrovirals, etc.) in need (as authorized locally) | 3.57 |
Manage and or refer for GBS positive (vaginal rectal culture) | 3.54.p |
9am – 6:00pm

Day 6 – Saturday Apr 29
Birth Doula Training Day 3
This intensive three-day workshop will help the participant:
- Recognize the significance of childbirth in the life of a birthing person.
- Demonstrate at least three prenatal and postpartum support skills.
- Devise a plan to offer optimal support in a variety of labor situations.
- Appraise personal values and their relationship to labor support.
- Assess standards of practice and plan methods of business management.
This course offers the expertise of one of the leading doula trainers in the country. Kristi has trained over 2200 doulas throughout the world and will use years of experience, supplementary text, videos, hands-on practice, and role-play to teach the theory and practical skills of offering spiritual, physical, mental and emotional support to birthing families. A complete syllabus is included with the course. This training comprises one step in the certification process for Doulas of North America (DONA).
Third Day
- Review & Assessment
- Giving Support Through Loss
- Developing Personal Style
- Standard of Practice
- Code of Ethics
- Standards of Care for Vulnerable Populations Values Clarification
- Establishing A Practice
- DONA and Local Doula Association
- Certification
- Ask and Receive; Next Steps
- Closing Circle and Evaluation
9am – 6:00pm

Physical Exams Skill Suite
This hands-on workshop will prepare students to provide care for non-pregnant people, including basic physical exams and family planning counseling. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Oral Client History | III-9 | Take comprehensive history | 2.15 |
Basic Physical Exam-DOUBLE SIGNATURE | III-24 | Physical exam (including clinical breast exam) | 2.17 |
Costovertebral Angle Tenderness (CVAT) | III-22 | Request/Perform screening tests (HIV, STIs, Pap) | 2.19 |
Clonus | III-23 | HIV counseling and Collab care | 2.2 |
Deep Tendon Reflexes of the Knee | III-22 | Dispense, furnish or administer family planning | 2.21 |
Assessment of Edema | III-47 | Counsel on side effects of family planning methods | 2.22 |
Provide family planning methods (barrier, steroidal, mechanical) | 2.3 | ||
physical exam | 3.38 |
MSG2023 pp 16-35
9am – 1:00pm

Breeches and Twins
Breech babies and twins–are you ready? Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Breech Delivery | IV-36 | Perform hand maneuvers for face or breech delivery | 4.39 |
Delivery of Twins | IV-37 | Manage birth of multiples | 4.4 |
External Version | III-71 | External version of fetus presenting breech or transverse | 3.56 |
9am – 1:00pm

Healthy Birth
Do you know the skills you need for healthy birth midwifery care? Skill practice and scenarios to prepare for real life situations. Skills listed below will be taught, practiced and evaluated in the workshop. Students who show competency in the skills can have them “signed off” by the instructor in the PSGM if desired.
PSGM and MEAC Competencies:
Skills PSGM | 5th ed | Skill Competencies | MEAC |
Basic Intrapartum Exam | IV-8 | Take history and maternal vitals in labor | 4.24 |
Intrapartum Pelvic Exam | IV-10 | Focused physical exam in labor | 4.25 |
Artificial Rupture of Membranes | IV-13 | Abdominal assessment for fetal position and descent | 4.26 |
Assessment of contractions | IV-14 | Time and assess the effectiveness of uterine contractions | 4.27 |
Basic Comfort Measures | IV-15 | pelvic exam (including dilation, descent, presenting part, position, membranes, adequacy of pelvis) | 4.28 |
Monitoring the Fetal Heart | IV-19 | Monitor and chart progress in labor | 4.29 |
Hand Maneuvers to Assist Delivery | IV-25 | Physical and Psychological support in labor for client and family | 4.3 |
Facilitate presence of support person in labor | 4.31 | ||
Provide hydration, nutrition and comfort measures in labor and birth | 4.32 | ||
Stimulate or augment uterine contractions, using nonpharmacologic agents | 4.35 | ||
Perform hand maneuvers for vertex birth | 4.38 |
9am – 6:00pm

Things to do
We will be updating this section with additional events as they are finalized.
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