Charting & Birth Terminology

Detailed Charting Course for the Birth Assistant or Student Midwife

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This charting & terminology class is designed for the Student Midwife or Birth Assistant attending Community Birth (home or free standing birth center birth). This class is a complete entry level course for those charting at community birth. Labor, birth and postpartum paper charting covered. *Bonus material: interview with Midwife on expectations for charting from a Midwife perspective! Also, real live Newborn Exam audio to practice your charting!

Topics covered in this class:

Overview
Birth Terminology & Abbreviations
Labor Flow & Birth
Immediate Postpartum
Charting during an emergency
Newborn Exam
Chart Audits

Textbook (recommended not required): Bailliere's Midwives' Dictionary

Equipment Needed:

Watch
Black Pen
Availability to download and print documents provided


Your Instructor


Birth Assistant Education
Birth Assistant Education

We have many midwives who contribute to the curriculum of our programs.


Course Curriculum


  The Language of Birth: Terms, Abbreviations & Acronyms
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  Labor, Birth & Postpartum Charting
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  Newborn Exam
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can I earn college credits for this class?
Maybe. We are not an accredited educational institution, therefore college credits are not earned. However, if the college you are attending accepts life skills, this class may grant you credit. We do know of some Midwifery schools that will consider this class equivalent to their course required in the program!
 

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