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