CEU's

I applied for CEUs from MEAC (what CPMs often use to renew their certificate) and from ACNM (for the nurse midwives and nurses).

It is a process! It usually takes (once the speakers get their information to me) about 45 to 60 days to hear from each organization. MEAC has responded, ACNM said they might not know until a week before the conference, so we do not have anything to report from them yet (because it might take an extra 6 weeks from the original date we were expecting to hear back!)  :(

I am happy to report that we have heard from MEAC.  We have been approved for 13 contact hours, which means 1.3 CEU's.

LETS REVIEW how CEU's work for the CPM process.   To renew your certification you need the following:  (taken from the NARM site)
A total of 30 CEUs over three years are required for recertification, including five mandatory CEUs in Peer Review and 25 CEUs in a variety of other categories

How do CEU's work?

One hour of instruction time=.1 CEU
One hour of instruction time= 1 contact hour

CPMs can use the 'contact hour' to renew.  SO if you are attending the whole pre-conference and conference, and have paid for CEUs you will receive 13 contact hours.  (1.3 ceu).

If you are  attending only part of the conference or pre-conference, please see the blog pages about the classes to see what ones have been approved.

Remember, we will offer Peer Review, if you want to attend (contact me ahead of time about this) you can earn what you need for renewal, or close to it.

If you have not paid for CEU's and want them, you can pay for them on line.  Like you did when you registered, or if you have not yet signed up, when you do sign up, also pay for CEU's at the same time!

Now hopefully, for our sister midwives, ACNM will also approve some!  I tried girls!  I sure hope they do!  :)

Everyone who attends will also receive a certificate of attendance which can sometimes be used for some contact hours for CPM's.

CLASSES-Conference

Conference

HOLY YOGA and Devotions with Doran Richards CPM. 
Holy Yoga is an experiential worship created to deepen people's   connection to Christ.  Our sole purpose is to facilitate a Christ honoring experience that offers an opportunity to believers and non-believers alike to authentically connect to God through HIS Word, Worship and Wellness.  Holy Yoga exists to carry the gospel to the ends of the earth through the modality of yoga.  (taken from holyyoga.net) 
This class is for beginners and those  that are experienced. There are modifications for each pose and care will be given to each individual's ability. 

Therapeutic Pain Control Without Medications-Taught by Doran Richards CPM
 What is the definition of pain-eastern medication vs western. What are some non/pharmacological and pharmacological stages for considering pain management ante-partum, intra-partum and post-partum.  What are the types of pain management without using medications. Approved for 1 contact hour/ .1 CEU from MEAC

HUG Your Baby Part 1 and Part 2-Taught by Doreen Lawton M.Ed., CPM, LM
What are the 'zones' (or states) and a newborn's SOSs (or stress responses). What can  help a parent calm their baby, help the baby sleep, eat well and more.  What is the HUG language? What are the newborn's SOSs (Signs of over-Stimulation) or stress responses? How to Help a crying baby, or excessive crying. How to help a baby sleep well, and eat well. And so much more! Approved for 2 contact hours/.2 CEU's from MEAC

The Human Placenta.  Why is it Different Than Other Mammals and What Does This Mean to Pregnancy and Birth?-Taught by Alicia Huntley, CNM
What is the historical perspective of the role of the placenta? How does implantation of the placenta effect the outcome of the pregnancy? What about the "wandering" placenta, (is it previa or is it not?). What about Maternal hemodynamics, fetal  perfusion?  The placenta in the third trimester-what is the link with fetal growth, maternal illness such as pre-eclampsia? Accreta-why is it more common and what can be done? What about abnormalities of the placenta in maternal disease and adverse fetal outcomes associated with it.  This is going to be a great class!

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy: Historical Perspective and Current Knowledge.  When to Consult or Transfer Care. -Taught by Alicia Huntley, CNM
What is HELLP? What is PRe-eclampsia?  How are they different? How do you identify each? What about prevention strategies?  What does the research support and what it does not support.  How do you identify someone at risk in the initial pregnancy visit.  What are the warning signs as you move thru the pregnancy with your client?

The Michigan Midwife hearing Screening Collaboration Protect; A-ABR hearing Screening Machines are Available to Michigan Midwives-Taught with Nan Asher. MI EHDI  Program Coordinator
Why are hearing screenings so important for the newborn? EHDI 1-3-6 goals and why Newborn screening is important.  The Michigan Hearing Screening project, how did this all come about and how does it continue to work so well?  We will also discuss things you can do to get something going in your state with a hearing project, such as how to identify a potential partner for a hearing screening project in your state! Approved for 1.5 contact hours/.15 CEU's from MEAC

Miscarriage-Taught by Laurie Zoyiopoulos CPM
What are some reasons your client may bleed in pregnancy? Will it always mean a miscarriage? What are some of the sign and symptoms of a threatened miscarriage in the first vs 2nd trimester? How do you help the woman thru her loss?  When do you need help from a doctor?

Insurance Billing-Taught by Laurie Zoyiopoulos CPM
The title says it all!  Come learn what a ICD-9 and a ICD-10 code is.  When do we use them? What are the latest changes? What about a NPI number? What is a HICF 1500 form and how do we fill them out? What is the difference of mother codes vs baby codes? Approved for 1 contact hours/.1 CEU's from MEAC

Balancing Midwifery and Your Life-Taught by Laurie Zoyiopoulos CPM
What do you do when holidays come around, or birthdays? What about your marriage? But school is so intense! Come hear from a seasoned midwife how to survive!

Labs: Understanding Labs for Your Client.-A panel discussion with Ireena Keeslar CPM, Alicia Huntley CNM, and Jill Whitfield CNM.  
This is a time of open discussion for doing labs and about labs.

On Line Charting-Panel Discussion 
This class is a open discussion about the various online charting programs.  If you currently use one, plan to come and share with others what you like and dislike about the program.  IF you do not use one, come to learn what you can! We are headed in this direction folks! Its time to learn about what is available to all of us! Approved for 1 contact hours/.1 CEU's from MEAC

B.D.B.S. (Basic Disaster Birth Support) with Ireena Keeslar CPM and Jill Whitfield CNM
This is a time that we will learn the current system for triage, tagging victims, and helping during and after a disaster.  Times are getting tough folks, with all of the shootings lately (including not far from where we will be holding this conference) we as care providers, may be called to assist after something has happened.  It is not just about birth work.  We will begin at the hotel in the morning and after a session of preparation we will go to a off site (we will need to car pool to the site) for the day.  Once in the field, you will be working 'role play' emergency situations.  Come prepared for the weather-so bring older clothing, good hiking shoes (there will be some walking, not a lot, but some).  If it is cold,  plan ahead, with a coat, hat and scarf.  Rain gear is also a possibility that you might need.  Weather in this area varies, so plan ahead! Approved for 5.5 contact hours/.55 CEU's from MEAC

CLASSES-Pre Conference

PRE-Conference

So You Want To Be A Midwife-Taught by Ireena Keeslar CPM and Jill Whitfield CNM
 We will discuss what being a midwife means for your life, and especially what a out of hospital midwife goes thru. What are the different routes to being a midwife, including the CNM and the CPM route. What about your family? What about time management? What books do I need or want? What if I am a doula, or a child birth educator? How does all of that 'fit in'?

What  Does It Mean To Be A Student? -Taught by Ireena and Jill
What does a midwife want in a student? What about the 'money'? What will this cost me? What classes or seminars will help me? What books will help me? When I find the apprenticeship, what is required of me at a prenatal appointment? What is required of me at a birth? Where do I begin?

Blood Sugar-Taught by Ireena and Jill
What foods raise and lower blood sugar? What about supplements? Does anything help? How should you be checking a woman's blood sugar in the home environment? What about the glucose challenge test in the home? What should we be looking for in the pregnancy? What are the 3 types of diabetes? What does a woman's high sugar levels do to the baby in the womb? How do you evaluate a diet sheet and how do you design one for your practice? Do I really need one? We will also discuss case studies, and have time for a open discussion.

What It Is Like To Be A Community Midwife? -Taught by Ireena and Jill
The "calling" to be a midwife. The journey to be a midwife. Years as the Community midwife.  Come hear a midwives story.  Taking the good with the bad. Pressing on. There will be time for questions!

Herbs Vs Medicines. -Taught by Ireena and Jill  (Approved for 1 contact hour/.1 CEU from MEAC)
Herbs that are safe for Pregnancy and Birth and their side effects and interactions. We will discuss medications that are commonly used during labor and delivery in the home birth or birth setting environment, their side effects and their interactions with other medications, herbs, and foods. We will also discuss medications that should NOT be used in the home-birth setting that are used in the hospital setting. How to assist a midwife with using herbs, and medications in the home birth setting.

Setting Up At The Home Birth, Lets Keep It Sterile?-taught by Ireena and Jill
What does it mean to keep things sterile? What is sterile and what is clean? What is the real difference? Discussion of different examples of set ups for deliveries. How to really use sterile gloves, packages, are you doing it correctly? Discussion of various methods of cleaning and sterilizing your instruments and discussion of why or why not they are sterile.

Transfers-What Does The Hospital Really Want? -Taught by Ireena and Jill
Case studies will be discussed, both positive and negative examples. What is expected by the out of hospital midwife, how do we prepare and execute that plan.  There will be time for questions and discussion.

Chart Right! -Taught by Ireena and Jill
Why is charting so important? What is medical terminology, and what are the most common medical charting symbols used? What about my own abbreviations? Why can't I use those? What to chart and what to NOT chart? Practice chart review, and time for discussion and questions.

Placentas-Taught by Ireena and Jill
What is the role of the placenta? Unusual placentas and their stories. Bleeding, post-partum hemorrhage, practice guidelines, time for discussion and questions.

Now What? How Do I Keep Records For NARM?  Where Do I Go From Here?
'The mess'-discussion. How to find information in a midwives chart. How to organize your information so you are ready for NARM. Discussion about  classes, student choices, apprenticeships, and more!

Blood Loss. -Taught by Ireena and Jill
Discussion of clots, blood, chux, and what is a hemorrhage? This class will be a hands on example of blood loss.  Often midwives under estimate or over estimate the blood loss.  How can you be sure of the actual amount?

Vitals! Vitals! Vitals! and Urine! -Taught by Ireena and Jill
DO you know how many times I have witnessed people including nurses take a blood pressure and you know they are doing something wrong? Why is this so important? What about the old guidelines vs the new guidelines for a blood pressure? What helps regulate the blood pressure.
~What about the heart? What about normal functioning of the valves, and what about heart sounds, what is normal what is not?  Where are the correct places to listen to the S1 heart sound, or the S2 heart sound?
~Lung sounds-what are crackles, rales? Stridor? Where do you hear bronchial and bronchial vesicular lung sounds?
~ We will be doing a hands on for this class.  Bring your stethoscope and blood pressure cuff.  Bring a plain white t-shirt, (no V-necks) a permanent black marker, a blue and red one too!