Clinical Courses

Water use during labor and birth is an evidence-informed comfort option that supports relaxation, pain relief, and physiologic labor. This course reviews benefits, safety considerations, candidate selection, and management to help midwives confidently support hydrotherapy and water birth.

 Midwifery core competencies form the foundation of safe, effective, and autonomous care. This course reviews essential knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors that support clinical decision-making, client-centered care, and excellence across midwifery practice.

Point-of-care ultrasound enhances midwifery assessment, clinical decision-making, and timely care. This course introduces core POCUS applications, safety considerations, and scope-appropriate use to help midwives integrate ultrasound confidently into practice.

Essential oils in midwifery care provide a natural, complementary approach to support comfort and well-being during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. This course covers safe selection, benefits, proper use, contraindications, and integration into holistic midwifery practice to enhance client-centered care. 

International midwifery training explores global standards, practices, and challenges in maternal and newborn care. This course covers variations in scope of practice, evidence-based approaches, cultural considerations, and strategies for delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality care in diverse international settings. 

Exercise During the Perinatal Period training equips midwives with the knowledge and skills to safely guide clients in prenatal and postpartum physical activity. This course covers evidence-based exercise recommendations and strategies to support individualized, safe, and effective movement throughout the perinatal period. 

Mastering the Menstrual Cycle gives you practical, evidence-informed tools to understand hormonal rhythms, assess cycle health, and identify red flags with confidence. Designed for midwives and women’s health professionals, this course empowers you to support clients through cycle literacy, whole-person care, and a deeper respect for the body’s natural rhythms 

Trauma-Informed Care provides practitioners with practical, real-world tools to recognize trauma responses, foster safety and trust, and support client autonomy. This training emphasizes compassionate communication, respectful consent-based care, and strategies to reduce re-traumatization—strengthening therapeutic relationships and improving outcomes.

Mental health support training for providers empowers clinicians and care teams with practical, trauma-informed tools to recognize and respond to perinatal and reproductive mental health concerns with confidence. This course focuses on early identification, supportive communication, appropriate screening, and clear referral pathways.

Newborn care training equips midwives with practical skills to support healthy transition and early adaptation in the newborn period. This course covers normal newborn physiology, assessment, feeding support, thermoregulation, common concerns, and early red flags.

Birth assistant training for home and center births prepares competent, qualified assistants to support midwives in both home and birth center settings. This hands-on, evidence-informed course teaches essential skills in labor support, comfort measures, and emergency preparedness.

Contraception Management training provides practical, evidence-informed training to support confident, client-centered contraceptive counseling and management. This course covers physiologic considerations, method selection, benefits and risks, and shared decision-making.

Sexually transmitted infection training equips midwives with the knowledge to provide comprehensive sexual health care. This course covers prevention, screening, diagnosis, and management of common STIs, guidance on client education and counseling, and strategies to ensure safe and culturally sensitive care.

Managing birth emergencies course equips midwives with the skills and knowledge to respond quickly and effectively to unexpected complications. This course covers recognition, assessment, intervention strategies, and decision-making to ensure safe outcomes for both birthing parent and newborn. 

Child abuse training equips midwives with the comprehensive knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize, respond to, and help prevent abuse. This course covers identification of physical, emotional, and behavioral signs of abuse, understanding risk factors, and applying mandatory reporting requirements. 

 EMS transport tips for community-based midwives provide practical guidance for safe, efficient transfers during obstetric emergencies. This course covers communication with EMS, preparation for transport, risk assessment, and strategies to support clients while maintaining continuity of care. 

Indigenous Birth course provides culturally informed education to support safe, respectful, and holistic care for Indigenous birthing people. This course covers traditional practices, community-centered approaches and strategies for integrating care with culturally meaningful birth experiences. 

OB training for EMS providers equips emergency responders with essential knowledge and skills for safe maternal and newborn care in the field. This course covers labor and delivery assessment, emergency management, neonatal resuscitation, and critical decision-making to improve outcomes during prehospital obstetric emergencies. 

Pain management during labor and birth is key to supporting a positive birth experience. This course covers evidence-based strategies, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic options, and individualized approaches to help midwives guide safe, effective, and compassionate pain relief.

Perineal suturing is an essential skill for comprehensive maternity care. This course reviews assessment of perineal trauma, evidence-based repair techniques, pain management, and healing support to help midwives provide safe, effective repair. 

Vacuum-assisted delivery is a critical skill in hospital-based maternity care. This training provides hospital midwives with evidence-based indications, technique, safety considerations, and clinical decision-making to support timely, skilled use of vacuum assistance when appropriate.