Birth Assistant Orientation
What is a Birth Assistant? Why would you want to be a Birth Assistant? Learn to make money while doing what you love!
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In this course we will break down what a Birth Assistant (or Midwife's Assistant) is and whether this career is a good fit for you. This introduction course is designed to clarify what it takes to become a Birth Assistant, the Scope of Practice and training needed! We will discuss the difference between a Student Midwife vs Doula vs Birth Assistant. This course is great for those considering Midwifery as a profession as well. Bonus interviews with a Midwife and Birth Assistant included! This course is FREE. Take a sneak peak into our classroom!
Topics included:
What is a Birth (Midwife) Assistant?
The role of the Doula vs Birth Assistant
Prerequisites & Training Needed
Pathway to Midwifery
Is this job for you?
Equipment needed for class:
None
Textbook required:
None
Your Instructor
We have many midwives who contribute to the curriculum of our programs.
Course Curriculum
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PreviewSteps Needed to Complete Logistics of BA
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StartTraining, Experience & Prerequisites (10:03)
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StartResearch Assignment
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StartInterview with Birth Assistant: Angela Ertel (6:44)
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StartCoversation with a client about have a Midwife/Birth Assistant at their birth (1:36)
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StartUnderstanding Disparities for People of Color
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StartHomebirth Video with Birth Assistant 2
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StartInterview with Kiona Nessenbaum (15:13)
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StartTest your Knowledge: Quiz
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StartProvide Feedback: Online Course Survey
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StartExplore our other classes/what's next?
"Loved the interviews and birth videos! The content was very engaging and informative." - Lauren Robertson