Complementary Alternative MedicineAmerican College of Healthcare ScienceAromatherapy | AROMA 101, 203, 303, 304 & 305 | Click Here
In-depth understanding of the history and uses of essential oils including methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the oils studied and the anatomy and physiology of the related body systems. Materia medica development including the therapeutic uses, active constituents, methods of administration, and cautions and contraindications for each of the oils. Chemical functional groups and pharmacological actions of essential oils suitable for health professionals who need to understand the science and efficacy of this healing art, including nurses, doctors, pharmacists and other allied health practitioners. Herbal Medicine | HERB 101 & 201 Advanced herbal training in the history and uses of herbs including methods of administration and therapeutic actions of each of the botanicals studied. Holistic Nutrition | NUT 309 CAM topics in nutrition, such as raw food, food combining, fasting, elimination and juice therapy, acid-alkaline theory and the use of herbs in the diet. Holistic Pathophysiology | NAT 302 Pathophysiology and holistic protocols for clients experiencing acute and chronic problems. The principles of pathophysiology as well as the mechanical and biochemical changes caused by diseases or imbalances. General EducationVictorville Community CollegeMedical Terminology | ALDH 139
Medical terms, their use, spelling, and pronunciation including the use of these terms as defined in regard to anatomy, physiology, treatment, and surgery. Public Speaking | CMST 109 Preparation, organization, delivery public speeches, constructing a speaking outline, analyzing an audience, adapting to the occasion, and using effective speaking delivery techniques. English Composition | ENGL 101 Analytical reading and expository writing with particular emphasis on the research process, including the principles and methods of research and composing the research paper. Introductory Psychology | PSYC 101 The nature of human behavior and a consideration of theories and principles pertaining to the topics of research design and experimentation, perception, emotions and motivation, personality, social psychology, psychopathology, human development, learning, cognition and memory. MidwiferyMidwives College of UtahClinical Practicum | CLNC 100 | Click Here
Guidance for all aspects of the clinical program including evaluation and communication. Students will compile a portfolio containing practice guidelines, informed consent, and emergency care plan and client handouts. Cultural Competency in Midwifery Care: Understanding Difference, Power, & Privilege | SOSC 150 | Click Here Introduction to the foundational concepts of cultural competency and humility in midwifery care, and engagement. Critical learning of how difference, power, and privilege intersect to produce documented disparities in maternal-child health outcomes and practices in the United States. The opportunity to study and explore three broad areas of cultural competency and anti-oppression practices, and their impact on maternity care through historical and current sociopolitical frameworks. In doing so, students will acquire foundational skills necessary for the provision of culturally competent care and the actualization of anti-oppression midwifery professional practices -- in commitment to equity in maternal-child health for all childbearing families. Introduction to Midwifery | MDWF 100 | Click Here A solid understanding of childbirth as a human right, the Midwives Model of Care and the safety of out-of- hospital birth. Through narrative accounts, research documents and the powerful imagery of birth, students will emerge from this course understanding the power, value and importance of access to midwifery care for all who choose this maternity care option. Midwife’s Assistant Orientation | MDWF 146 | Click Here This course helps student midwives prepare to become efficient, trustworthy and competent assistants. This course is designed to give the student an understanding of the requirements and duties of a midwife's assistant. After having completed this course, students will be prepared with the theoretical background necessary for her clinical practicum. Labor, Birth and the Immediate Postpartum | MDWF 242 | Click Here Physiology and management of first, second and third stages of Labor are taught in this class. Students also learn about the mechanism of Labor for occiput anterior, transverse, posterior, face, brow, military and breech presentations. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. |
Midwifery Continued...Ethics and the Law | SOSC 302 | Click Here
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the myriad of ethical considerations that govern and influence the Midwives Model of Care and the practice of midwifery. Students will have the opportunity to learn and explore four broad areas of ethical considerations in midwifery care: 1) Professional ethics in midwifery; 2) Ethics in clientele selection and service; 3) The ethics of privacy and confidentiality; and 4) State/Province legislation, regulation, and the ethics of “choice.” Students will examine these issues through a combination of interactive discussion sessions, case studies, reflection papers, critical thought exercises, and advocacy projects. Postpartum Care | MDWF 246 | Click Here Instruction in understanding, preparing for and meeting the normal physiological and emotional changes that may occur postpartum period. It includes what to do in the first few hours after birth as well as providing excellent care and record keeping in the subsequent postpartum care visits. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. Prenatal Care I | MDWF 338 | Click Here Focusing on the basics of prenatal care: from establishing initial contact, taking a thorough client history, initiating ongoing prenatal care including both maternal and fetal evaluations, addressing common discomforts and physiological changes of pregnancy, and facilitating referral when indicated. With the midwifery model of care and an individualized approach, students will make charts for routine prenatal care, client handouts, and the NARM Informed Consent document. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. Prenatal Care II | MDWF 340 | Click Here Focusing on various elements of promoting a healthy pregnancy and caring holistically for clients. Students will create client handouts and which address nutritional, physical, environmental, emotional, social and sexual needs, changes and risks during pregnancy. Students will develop practice guidelines for several common disorders, diseases and infections during pregnancy as well as developing guidelines for addressing issues of substance abuse. With the midwifery model of care and an individualized approach, students will also prepare NARM general midwifery practice guidelines for use in their practice. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. Complications of the Prenatal Period | MDWF 354 | Click Here Covering complications during the prenatal period. Students will prepare midwifery practice directive documents that guide management for complications during the prenatal period. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. Complications of Labor, Birth and the Immediate Postpartum | MDWF 356 | Click Here Covering complications in more depth for labor, birth and immediate postpartum. Focus is directed towards writing midwifery-practice documents for emergency care and variations of normal delivery, and preparing a research article for publication. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. Well Woman Care | MDWF 447 | Click Here Exploring the basic health of women across the lifespan. Topics covered include: the normal reproductive cycle, dysfunctions of menstruation, contraceptive devices and information, sexually transmitted infections, how to perform a well-woman examination, and PAP smear interpretation. Also included is information about the female sexual response and various mental and emotional aspects of wellness and health. Case studies are utilized to demonstrate the application of clinical judgment and management within the scope of care of the Certified Professional Midwife. History of Midwifery | HIST 184 | Click Here Overview of the history of midwifery, from ancient times through the present. Midwifery Support Skills | COMM 214 | Click Here Understanding and facilitating healing for women who are survivors of abuse and have or are experiencing the loss of a child through death or miscarriage. Challenges in the client-caregiver relationship thoroughly examined, with much practical advice for improving trust and communication as well as self-help techniques to handle abuse and grief-related distress. Childbirth Education | SOSC 364 | Click Here Covering the information needed to teach childbirth classes. It includes the development of course outlines, handouts and teaching materials. Basic teaching skills and theory are covered. Epidemiology | STAT 312 | Click Here Students will study factors affecting the health and illness of populations. Using evidence-based research, students will identify risk factors for disease and determine optimal treatment approaches to clinical practice. Introduction to Research | STAT 313 | Click Here Students will learn to appropriately interpret and apply research to practice and introduce some concepts of conducting research. |