April 24-29

Early Bird: 2/10-3/3
Registration: 3/4-4/10

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Skill Suites by MCU

The Midwives College of Utah is proud to offer you an enriching and brand new conference experience: Skill Suites by MCU! Our conference is designed to help you focus on mastering midwifery skills through hands-on training and feedback from experts in the field. Curated by MCU’s clinical experts, our conference is organized by skill level and skill sets informed by both the PSGM skills guidelines and MEAC clinical competencies.

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.

Workshops
Things to do
FAQ:

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

Appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

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9:00am – 11:00am

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NRP Session II

Appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

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11:00am – 1:00pm

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NRP for Out of Hospital Midwives

This workshop is being taught by Suzanne Smith
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.  
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2:00pm – 6:00pm

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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

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9:00am – 6:00pm

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Labor and Birth Complications

Appropriate for Phase 3 (primary students) and practicing midwives.

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
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9:00am – 6:00pm

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Day 2  – Tuesday Apr 25

NRP Session III

Appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

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9:00am – 11:00am

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NRP Session IV

Appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

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11:00am – 1:00pm

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Cultural Awareness

SYNOPSIS
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.

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2pm – 4:00pm

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Ultrasound Basics

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond.

Techniques, safety and reasons to order an ultrasound. Introduction to important ultrasound topics relevant to midwives and birth workers

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9:00am – 1:00pm

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Urinalysis and Catheterization

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond.

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
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2:00pm – 4:00pm

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Healthy Newborn

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond

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
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9am – 1:00pm

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Immediate Newborn

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond.

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

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1pm – 4:00pm

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Day 3  – Wednesday Apr 26

NRP Session V

Appropriate for all skill levels.

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.

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9:00am – 11:00am

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CPR

Appropriate for all skill levels

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.

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2pm – 6:00pm

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IV Skills

Appropriate for Phase 1 (beginning clinical) and beyond

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
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9am – 1:00pm

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IV Medications

Appropriate for Phase 3 (primary students) and practicing midwives


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
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2pm – 6:00pm

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Midwife’s Assistant

Appropriate for All Phases

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
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9am – 6:00pm

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Day 4  – Thursday Apr 27

Birth Doula Training Day 1

Appropriate for all skill levels. Must attend all 3 days to receive certification.

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
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9am – 6:00pm

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Pelvic Skill Suite

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond

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

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9am – 6:00pm

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Intrapartum Heart Surveillance

This workshop is designed to provide basic information for midwives on the use of intrapartum fetal monitoring. Discussion will include methods of fetal monitoring, recognition of changes and interventions to assist in the midwifery management of clients. 1. Discuss external monitoring fetal heart rate and uterine activity. 2. Identify characteristics of fetal heart rate baseline and periodic & episodic changes using NICHD terminology  3. Interpret fetal heart rate patterns and the interventions needed to manage these patterns. 4. Review fetal heart rate patterns & uterine activity and discuss appropriate assessments and interventions.
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9am – 1:00pm

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Basic Pharmacology: Administering Medications

Appropriate for Phase 1 (beginning clinical) and beyond.

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

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2pm – 6:00pm

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Day 5  – Friday Apr 28

Birth Doula Training Day 2

Appropriate for all skill levels. Must attend all 3 days to receive certification.

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
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9am – 6:00pm

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Herbology (Off-Site)

Appropriate for all skill levels. This course will take place at a different location.

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!

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9am – 6:00pm

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Suturing II

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

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9am – 6:00pm

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Advanced IV Skills

Appropriate for Phase 2 and beyond.

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
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9am – 6:00pm

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Day 6  – Saturday Apr 29

Birth Doula Training Day 3

Appropriate for all skill levels. Must attend all 3 days to receive certification.

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
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9am – 6:00pm

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Physical Exams Skill Suite

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond
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

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9am – 1:00pm

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Breeches and Twins

Appropriate for Phase 3 (primary students) and practicing midwives
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

 

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9am – 1:00pm

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Human Lactation

Appropriate for Phase 1 (beginning clinical) and beyond.

 

This short workshop focuses on skills such as initiating and supporting lactation and breast/chest care for midwifery clients, including milk expression, handling and storage. 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
Breast Exam and Assessment for Breastfeeding-one method required III-18 Physical exam (including clinical breast exam) 2.17
Assistance with Breastfeeding Techniques V-11 Support (uninterrupted) breastfeeding 5.26
Teach how to express, handle and store breastmilk 5.27
Positioning for breastfeeding initiation 6.24

BMSG pp 24-25, 70-72; MSG2023 pp 26-27, 88-89

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2pm – 6:00pm

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Healthy Birth

Appropriate for Phase 2 (assist-level clinical) and beyond
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
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9am – 6:00pm

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