
Basic Midwifery Skills Training
Hands-On Basic Skills Training For
New Student Midwives
This skills training course is ideal for New Midwifery Students taking the NARM PEP (Portfolio Evaluation Process) Route or the MEAC Educational Program / School Route. Traditional Midwifery Students are welcome to attend.
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COURSE INFORMATION
Certification of Completion and /or Student Sign-Off For PEP and MEAC Students Offered On-Site For Items Covered During Training ONLY.
Contact support@blacksistersbirth.com to verify documents to be signed prior to registering and bring your required paperwork to the training if applicable.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
1.) Must be a Black woman, 18 years old or older
2.) Must be an student midwife taking the NARM PEP (Portfolio Evaluation Process) Route, MEAC Educational Program / School Route or Traditional Midwife Route (Midwifery Apprenticeship)
3.) Proof of a valid U.S. government-issued photo identification
4.) Physical Requirements: Participants are required to have a full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Light Work is required - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects, when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or when it requires sitting most of the time.
DISCLAIMER: If you do not meet the course prerequisties DO NOT REGISTER. Questions? Contact support@blacksistersbirth.com
COURSE SYLLABUS

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Identifying Birth related medical supplies, equipment, and use
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Performing and recording maternal vital signs and fetal assessment
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Birth room set up
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Donning sterile gloves and Set-up a sterile field
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Birth room clean up
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Sterilization of tools
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How to handle obstetrical emergency: Shoulder dystocia & Postpartum hemorrhaging
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Assessment of the placenta and blood loss estimation
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Common obstetric medications and administration of injectable medications
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Priming an IV (Intravenous) line
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Venipuncture, Phlebotomy and Intravenous Insertion
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Medical Documentation
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Skills Drill Check Off (Group & 1:1 Sessions)
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NRP Hands-On Skills Checkoff
Registration Closes Friday, August 4, 2023
DISCLAIMER:
This training course, and the information provided therein, is intended for educational purposes only and is provided as a service by Black Sisters Birth Academy®, a division of Black Sisters Midwifery Services, PLLC. In no event shall Black Sisters Birth Academy® be liable for any special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages and/or any damages whatsoever resulting from the use of this training course.