Midwife's Assistant Orientation for the Student Midwife

Midwife's Assistant Orientation for the Student MidwifeMidwife’s AssistantDVDThis 4 dvd-appox 6 hours of clinical training includes:Assisting a midwife at a homebirthAssisting with the set up of birth, IV, suturing and newborn exam traysDuties before, during and after the birth * Emergency procedure: Shoulder dystocia, Hemorrhage, Undiagnosed Breech, Non-reassuring fetal heart tonesMaternal ShockNeonatal Resuscitation set up and procedures specific to homebirthTransport proceduresOxygen tank usageHow to take Blood PressureWaterbirthIV proceduresLeopold’s ManeuversDoppler UsageMidwife’s Assistant kitInformed ChoiceDVD#1: Introduction, Requirements, Duties, Informed Choice, The Delivery, Postpartum, Waterbirth, Cleanup Duties, Blood Pressure, Leopold's Maneuvers, Fetal Heart Auscultation, Record-Keeping, Emergency Medical ServicesDVD#2: Emergency Procedures, Oxygen Usage, Resuscitation of the Newborn, Intravenous Fluid AdministrationInstructors include:Lainna Wheatley MScM, BScM, Faculty at the Midwives College of UtahJoanne Przystawka Registered Nurse/Nurse PractitionerJean Elmer Registered Respiratory TherapistBarbara Barta Registered MidwifeElizabeth Herman, Registered Nurse