Midwifery Courses
These courses are offered by the Holistic Childbirth Midwifery Institute. Click the link to learn more about HCMI.
Birth Assitant BasicsJump start your student midwifery journey with our birth assistant basic course. It includes 7 online courses and a hands on skills weekend.
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Diagnostic Labs & TestsThis course includes the physiological changes in pregnancy, disease conditions relating to pregnancy and the reproductive organs, tests to detect physical conditions, fetal diagnosis, maternal metabolic disorders, and postpartum testing.
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Medical Terminology & ChartingThis course includes a play by play of medical terminology and charting for the community setting. We go over charting theory, defensive charting, plus all the basics.
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Human Lactation & BreastfeedingThis course delves into the biology, benefits, techniques, and challenges of breastfeeding, emphasizing practical applications and evidence-based practices.
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Birth TraumaThis comprehensive outline aims to equip birth professionals with the knowledge, skills, and support necessary to effectively prevent, identify, and manage birth trauma in their practice.
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Philosophy of midwifery careLearning about the philosophy of midwifery care through maternal and newborn care, midwifery model of care, care delivery, care organization, and values, policy & advocacy.
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Maternal Health SpecialistBridge the gap between doula and midwife as a maternal health specialist
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BereavementAre you prepared for an unexpected outcome? Learn more about infant loss, NICU stays, stillbirth, bereavement, grief, and more.
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Fetal SurveillianceThis course gets into the nitty gritty of adequate fetal surveillance in an out of hospital setting.
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