Education Sessions
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Monday, June 29
Tuesday, June 30
Wednesday, July 1
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Workshops
The ACNM 60th Annual Meeting & Exhibition has so much to offer YOU
as a midwife. Whether you are a student, new grad, re-entering active midwifery
practice or the well experienced midwife wondering what is here for you - The planned inclusion of novice to expert
content offerings will meet your needs. Workshops designed with every midwife
in mind can be yours. With 20 plus workshops being offered, it can be a maze to
decide where you want to spend your education resources. Not sure what you are looking for? Here is a list of workshops for your
consideration.
Students and New Grads
WK01 Exam Prep Day I: Content Review
Fri, June 26
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: None
Presented by: Cara Busenhart, CNM, MSN; Tonya Nicholson, CNM, DNP,WHNP-BC; Nicole Rouhana, CNM, PhD, FNP-BC; Missi Willmarth-Stec, CNM, DNP, APRN
This workshop will provide students and new graduates an opportunity for exam preparation. Day 1 will focus on the content covered by the AMCB certification exam. Experts in each topic will give students an overview of the content with an opportunity to begin formulating a plan of study. Day 2 will explore interactive case studies and practice questions on the main topical areas for the AMCB midwifery examination. Students can register for one or both days. At the conclusion of the sessions, students will have completed an individualized plan for continuing review. When used with the ACNM Exam Prep Workbook, the ACNM Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive study guide for the AMCB certification exam. The workbook can be purchased at ShopACNM online store.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 400
WK03 Exam Prep Day 2: Cases and Critical Thinking
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: None
Presented by: Cara Busenhart, CNM,
MSN; Tonya Nicholson, CNM, DNP,WHNP-BC; Nicole Rouhana, CNM, PhD,
FNP-BC; Missi Willmarth-Stec, CNM, DNP, APRN
This workshop will provide students and new graduates an opportunity
for exam preparation. Day 1 will focus on the content covered by the
AMCB certification exam. Experts in each topic will give students an
overview of the content with an opportunity to begin formulating a plan
of study. Day 2 will explore interactive case studies and practice
questions on the main topical areas for the AMCB midwifery examination.
Students can register for one or both days. At the conclusion of the
sessions, students will have completed an individualized plan for
continuing review. When used with the ACNM Exam Prep Workbook, the ACNM
Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive study guide for the AMCB
certification exam. The workbook can be purchased at ShopACNM online
store.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 400
WK06 Essential Midwifery Skills Update: A Focused Suturing Workshop
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: 0.7 Rx: 1
Presented by: Jessica Anderson,
MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC; Jennifer Hensley, EdD, CNM, WHNP-BC, LCCE; Kate
Koschoreck, MS, CNM; Eliza Burella, MSN, CNM; Amy Nacht, MSN, CNM
This all-day suturing workshop is geared to new grads, and midwives
who may want to refresh their suturing skills if they are returning to
practice. Participants will review basic suturing skills: suture
materials, instrument use, basic stitches, knot tying, visualization,
and repair of childbirth lacerations. CNM preceptors will assist with
"hands on" practice. Workshop fee includes a materials kit that is yours
to take home. Attendees are required to bring the following instruments
to the workshop: needle driver, suture scissors and thumb forceps.
Member Fee: $400 Student Fee: $400
Capacity: 43 - SOLD OUT
WK14 Getting the job YOU want: A workshop for students and new graduates
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Sharon Holley, CNM, DNP; Tonia Moore-Davis, CNM, MSN; Julia C. Phillippi, CNM, PhD, FACNM; Mavis Schorn, CNM, PhD
This workshop is designed to assist the midwifery student and new
midwifery graduate preparing for their first job search. The focus will
be on how to discern what job is the best "fit" and how to stand out
among the competition for the desired position. Participants will work
on improving their resume and interviewing techniques during the
workshop. Considerations for finding the "right" job will be discussed
and components of a practice agreement will be reviewed.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 80
WK15 Clinical Management of Early Pregnancy Loss
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Tara Cardinal, CNM, MS; Amy Levi, CNM, PhD, WHNP-BC
Estimates of the number of pregnancies that spontaneously end in the
first trimester vary between 15% and 20%. In addition to the emotional
distress that these early pregnancy losses cause for women, they present
a clinical challenge for midwives. This workshop will present options
for midwives who wish to provide clinical support to women with a
pregnancy loss in the first trimester, including expectant management,
the use of medication, or manual vacuum aspiration. The diagnosis of
early pregnancy loss, and appropriate follow up of patients, will also
be included.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 70
Educators
WK08 Inter-specialty Obstetric Emergency Simulations in Advanced Practice Nursing Midwifery Education
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Maria Corsaro, CNM, MS, MPH, DNP; Barbara Reale, CNM, MSN; James Roberson, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CSHE
Inter-specialty simulation training for midwifery, nurse anesthesia,
and neonatal nurse practitioner students provides an opportunity for
students to learn technical and non-technical skills that are essential
to improving outcomes in obstetric emergencies. This workshop for
educators provides evidence based information and practical application
essentials for the planning and setting up of 4 obstetric emergencies:
cord prolapse, third stage hemorrhage, fetal intolerance of labor, and
complicated twin vaginal birth.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 40
WK13 Midwives as Educators: Innovation and Leadership
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Dawn Durian, CNM, MPH; Katharine Green, CNM, PhD(c); Judy Lazarus, CNM; Amy Nacht, CNM, MSN
This workshop is designed for educators or prospective midwife
educators who are working in education in women's health, specifically
with students in midwifery, nursing, residency, and medical school
programs. Following an initial general session on Interprofessional
Collaboration in Women's Health, attendees will move into breakout
sessions to discuss issues in education that are specific to teaching
students in individual disciplines. Our goal in the breakout session
time is to share didactic and clinical teaching strategies from
experienced educators and to investigate new modalities of teaching.
Several different academic models will be explored.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 40
Midwives with Women day in and day out
WK05 Vacuum Assisted Birth in Midwifery Practice
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: 0.7
Presented by: Phyllis Ann Clark, CNM, MPH
Assisting birth with a vacuum extractor is an advanced practice skill
not included in basic midwifery education programs. It is not indicated
for all practice settings or for all midwife providers. While vacuum
assisted birth can be life saving and brain sparing for the baby and
prevent unnecessary cesarean section for the mother, it is an operative
delivery with attendant risks and increased liability for the midwife if
there is less than an optimal outcome. This workshop is designed to
assist the midwife to utilize the ACNM publication Vacuum Assisted Birth
in Midwifery Practice to determine whether or not it is appropriate to
incorporate vacuum assisted delivery into her practice. The workshop
will give the midwife the opportunity for simulated practice of the
skill, but certification of competency will require additional
supervised practice in the clinical setting as determined by her
collaborating physician(s) and the hospital where she practices that
must grant her privileges to perform vacuum extraction.A short review of
the mechanism of labor will be followed by an overview of the history
and principles of the vacuum extractor, a review of the literature to
assist in determining practice guidelines, and a summary of risk
management issues. Factors needed to evaluate the appropriateness of
midwifery use of the vacuum in the clinical setting and how to implement
the additional skill into practice will be addressed. After
demonstration, participants will practice the procedure in small groups
using vacuum extractors with grapefruit, then with baby and pelvis
models. A process for educating midwives to perform this procedure will
be introduced and methods of evaluating the competency of midwives using
a skill evaluation tool will be discussed. Fee for the workshop
includes the ACNM publication Vacuum Assisted Birth in Midwifery
Practice.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 40
WK10 Pharmacology Update: Drugs Used in the Perinatal Period
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 0.35
Presented by: Mary C. Brucker, CNM, PhD, FACNM; Tekoa King, CNM, MPH
This workshop will review the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
of drugs commonly prescribed to women during pregnancy, labor, and
postpartum. Topics will include current evidence for vitamins and iron
during pregnancy, antidepressants during the perinatal period, and a
focus on drugs used during intrapartum such as oxytocin, magnesium
sulfate, and opiates. Shared decision making as a component of rational
prescribing will be addressed.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 40
WK11 Obstetric Triage: Beyond Labor Evaluation
Sat, June 27
1:00pm - 5:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Leilani Mason, CNM, MSN; Jody Tennyson, CNM, MSN; Angela Wilson-Liverman, CNM, MSN, FACNM
This workshop will provide a review of the CNM role in obstetric
triage and discussion of the evaluation and management of common
conditions seen in an obstetric triage unit. Case studies will be used
to discuss a variety of obstetric and non-obstetric complications
including gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory, cardiovascular, and
dermatologic. Focus will be on presenting symptoms, differential
diagnosis, appropriate work-up, and evidenced-based management and
treatment.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 60
WK12 Preparing for Obstetric Emergencies - Practice Makes Perfect
Sun, June 28
8:00am -12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Susanna Cohen, CNM, MSN; Jenifer Fahey, CNM, MSN, MPH; Claudia Gerard, CNM, MSN; Celeste Thomas, CNM, MSN
During this workshop, participants will review best practices in the
management of obstetric emergencies including hemorrhage, eclampsia and
shoulder dystocia, as well as reviewing the principles and first steps
in neonatal resuscitation. Interactive and immersive techniques will be
used to practice and reinforce management strategies including
simulation, task training and skills stations.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 30 - SOLD OUT
WK15 Clinical Management of Early Pregnancy Loss
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Tara Cardinal, CNM, MS; Amy Levi, CNM, PhD, WHNP-BC
Estimates of the number of pregnancies that spontaneously end in the
first trimester vary between 15% and 20%. In addition to the emotional
distress that these early pregnancy losses cause for women, they present
a clinical challenge for midwives. This workshop will present options
for midwives who wish to provide clinical support to women with a
pregnancy loss in the first trimester, including expectant management,
the use of medication, or manual vacuum aspiration. The diagnosis of
early pregnancy loss, and appropriate follow up of patients, will also
be included.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 70
WK18 Diagnosing and Treating Female Sexual Pain: An Innovative Collaboration Between a Midwife and a Physical Therapist
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35 Rx: 1
Presented by: Kathy Herron CNM, MS; Melissa Keras-Donaghy, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT-LANA
Sexual pain is the most difficult of the sexual dysfunctions to
diagnose and treat. Midwives are often the first providers that patients
confide in, yet many midwives don't feel qualified to deal with this
problem so refer the patient to other providers. This workshop will go
way beyond the basics to give midwives the information, tools, and
resources to begin to manage sexual pain patients. Etiologies, history
taking, examinations, testing, and treatments will covered in detail.
Learn how a midwife and a pelvic floor physical therapist work together
to help these women, and leave with a renewed confidence in your ability
to help them as well.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 100
Global Health
WK02 HMS Champion Training: Building Capacity of Providers for Postpartum Hemorrhage Prevention in Developing Countries: Helping Mothers Survive, an Interactive, Simulation-based Training Package for Midwives
Fri, June 26
8:30am -5 :00pm
CEUs: 0.7
Presented by: Cherrie Evans, CNM, DrPH; Peter Johnson, CNM, PhD, FACNM; Bernice Pelea, RN, MPH
In an effort to improve women's health globally and bring high-impact innovations to scale, the goal of this workshop is to provide training in Helping Mothers Survive (HMS) Bleeding after Birth (BAB), a one-day training that enables frontline health workers to prevent, detect, and manage PPH. This course is a hands-on, facility-based, scenario-driven training that uses interactive simulators to give providers the knowledge, skills, and clinical confidence to prevent deaths from PPH. To maintain providers' competencies for prevention and management of PPH, this training is followed by low dose, high frequency (LDHF), hands-on practice at the facility led by peer providers. Participants must participate the entire day in order to receive a certificate of completion.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 30
WK19 Helping Babies Survive: Threatened Preterm Birth Care Training Workshop
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: 0.7 Rx: 2
Presented by: Lindsay Grenier, CNM, MPH; Suzanne Stalls, MA, CNM, FACNM
Participants will be given an overview of the entire Helping Babies
Survive and Helping Mothers Survive series with an emphasis on the
upcoming threatened preterm birth care module. Prematurity is now the
number one cause of under five mortality. This module is aimed at
preparing maternal health providers in resource limited settings to
identify women at risk of imminent preterm birth and initiate care prior
to birth to improve the survive of preterm infants while maintaining
quality care for the mother. The content specific to antenatal
corticosteroids will be used to exemplify the training methodology of
the Helping Babies Survive series. Key concepts in facilitation,
training system design and quality improvement will also be covered.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 30
Business of Midwifery
WK17 Business of Birthing a Business
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Michelle Grandy, CNM, ARNP, FACNM; Lonnie Morris, CNM, ND, FACNM; Margaret Taylor, CNM, MS
Do you desire to start a new practice and just don't know how to
start? This workshop is intended for midwives who are interested in
starting a new practice. We will explore the initial essential steps
needed whether you are envisioning a solo private practice or hospital
based group practice or any other. This workshop is presented by the
Business section of the DOSP.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 115
WK20 We need YOU!! : Tips and Tools for Clinical Preceptors
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Julia Lange Kessler, CM, DNP, FACNM
Clinical preceptors provide vital educational opportunities for
midwifery students and the open the door to the expansion of our
profession in the United States. In the majority of cases, midwives
report that that precepting is a rewarding and wonderful part of their
professional life however challenges are ever present. If challenges
surface,- The Preceptor section of the DOE want to give you the best
tools to help both you and the student create the best learning
environment possible. The DOE Preceptor Section in collaboration with
the Directors of Midwifery Education (DOME) have partnered to offer
this free half day workshop for both new and seasoned preceptors. Think
of it as: Precepting 101 and 201..
Member Fee: $0 Student Fee: $0
Capacity: 40
Affiliate Workshop
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: None
This workshop is designed to help those in affiliate leadership
positions develop the skills necessary to lead an effective and engaged
membership. General topic areas to be covered will include:
characteristics of leadership in an association context, cultivating
member engagement to involvement, recruiting and leading volunteers
within the affiliate, planning and decision making, and holding
effective, successful meetings.
Member Fee: $0 Student Fee: $0
Capacity: 80
Maximizing Educational Quality through the Accreditation
Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) Criteria
Mon, June 29
10:00am - 3:30pm
CEUs: 0.55
Presented by: Dr. Diane Boyer, CNM, PhD, FACNM and Dr. Peter Johnson, CNM,
PhD, FACNM; Gretchen G. Mettler, Ph.D., CNM ; Heather L. Maurer, MA
This intensive workshop is the first of its kind offered by
ACME. Often midwifery program directors and other faculty have not had training
and experience needed in preparing for the accreditation process, which has
become more complex in recent years. This workshop is designed to provide
up-to-date information on writing the self-evaluation report (SER), annual
monitoring report (AMR), and preparing for a site visit. Attendees will
participate in activities designed to prepare them for a successful
accreditation process. Information presented will also be relevant for those
planning to start a new midwifery education program and preparing for the
pre-accreditation process.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $250
Capacity: 50
New Offerings in 2015 for One and All
WK04 Dismantling Systemic Racism: Bridging the Racial Inequity Gap in Maternal Infant Health
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: TBD
Presented by: Sherry Payne, MSN RN CNE IBCLC CD(DONA)
This workshop addresses systemic racism, white privilege and power and the role they play creating racially based gaps in health outcomes and equity. We will look at dominant normative culture in healthcare and how its paradigms shapes programs, products, and policies that may conflict with ways of being within communities of color. Attendees will be better able to access and acknowledge social identity, place, and the power that comes with social position.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 115
WK06 Essential Midwifery Skills Update: A Focused Suturing Workshop
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 4:00pm
CEUs: 0.7 Rx: 1
Presented by: Jessica Anderson,
MSN, CNM, WHNP-BC; Jennifer Hensley, EdD, CNM, WHNP-BC, LCCE; Kate
Koschoreck, MS, CNM; Eliza Burella, MSN, CNM; Amy Nacht, MSN, CNM
This all-day suturing workshop is geared to new grads, and midwives
who may want to refresh their suturing skills if they are returning to
practice. Participants will review basic suturing skills: suture
materials, instrument use, basic stitches, knot tying, visualization,
and repair of childbirth lacerations. CNM preceptors will assist with
"hands on" practice. Workshop fee includes a materials kit that is yours
to take home. Attendees are required to bring the following instruments
to the workshop: needle driver, suture scissors and thumb forceps.
Member Fee: $400 Student Fee: $400
Capacity: 70
WK07 Learn An Essential Tool for Every Midwife's Birth Bag: Deep Rest, Conscious Sleep & Profound Healing through Yoga Nidra, a Groundbreaking Sleep-Based Meditation Technique
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Karen Brody, MA
In this workshop you'll learn about the effects of stress on a pregnant mother's mind-body and how she can re-structure her subconscious mind-brain to remain non-reactive during pregnancy, birth and postpartum using a groundbreaking sleep-based meditation technique called yoga nidra. You'll participate in, and learn more about the physical and mental benefits of Yoga Nidra Meditation, the art of conscious relaxation, a scientifically-supported Tantric technique which helps to unwind the nervous system, balance mind and body, and alleviate stress. In addition you'll discover a tool that is not only useful for your clients, it's easy to do anywhere and serves you too, helping you manage fatigue and burnout and making it an essential tool for every midwife's birth bag.
Member Fee: $150 Student: $75
Capacity: 40
WK09 Why We Get Sued, What Helps us Cope, and Can We Prevent It?
Sat, June 27
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 0.35
Presented by: Mamie Guidera, CNM; William McCool, CNM, PhD; Angela Deneris, CNM, PhD ; Katie Page, CNM
The risk of litigation remains of concern to midwives, their practice partners, employers, and malpractice insurance providers. Closed claims analysis and expert case review are methods of examining risk patterns and behaviors in lawsuits Strategies to decrease the incidence of litigation can be developed from this data. Findings from both methodologies have reflected seven major categories of liability risk, the most prevalent being newborn/fetal complications or death. Responding to voiced needs of the membership, this workshop provides data from closed claims analyses of Midwifery cases and knowledge gleaned from expert witness review to identify the most common reasons for Midwifery litigation. Utilizing case studies and "stories" from midwives who have personally been involved in litigation, participants will be asked to develop risk management strategies to improve outcomes and prevent lawsuits, as well as design methods for providing support to colleagues involved in litigation.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 70
WK16 Acupressure in Labor, An Essential Tool for the Midwife's Armamentarium
Sun, June 28
8:00am - 12:00pm
CEUs: 035
Presented by: Judith Schlaeger, CNM, LAc, PhD
For over 2 millennia, midwives in Asia have been using acupressure for the relief of labor pain. Other uses include labor augmentation, reducing nausea and vomiting, and rotating the fetus that presents with occiput posterior. This workshop will provide the CNM with the skills necessary to assess the laboring woman from a traditional Chinese medicine perspective and to implement an acupressure prescription to facilitate her labor.
Member Fee: $150 Student Fee: $75
Capacity: 70
Midwifery Ultrasound Primer:
Using Ultrasound
in Midwifery and Fundamentals for the New Credentialing Exam
Fri, June 26
8:00am - 5:00pm
CEUs: TBD
Presented by: Frank Miele, MSEE; Carolyn Gegor, CNM; Jenna Shaw-Battista, CNM; Kristen Ostrem, CNM
This full-day specialty seminar is designed for midwives who want
to incorporate ultrasound imaging into their clinical practice and for midwives
who intend to challenge the new ARDMS Midwifery Ultrasound Assessment Exam. The morning is dedicated to developing the
core underlying concepts needed to understand ultrasound and its
application. The afternoon focuses on
clinical application including landmarks for biometry, imaging parameters for
each trimester, and clinical cases including normal and abnormal findings. At the end of the day, a special session will
be held for anyone interested in learning about the new credentialing exam and
specific test-taking techniques for improving performance on exams.
Member Fee: $250 Student Fee: $125
Capacity: 75
"If I Hadn't Believed It, I Wouldn't Have Seen It:
Culture, privilege, and organizational transformation
Fri, June 26
12:00pm - 6:00pm
CEUs: None
Presented by: Jodi DeLibertis, Greater Good Consulting
In the wake of events in Ferguson, the public
conversation in America has been focused on race. How is it that these pressing
conversations connect to our work as midwives? In this workshop we will explore
structural racism, culture, and the connections between the individual, the
interpersonal, and the institutional. We will explore topics including:
culture, structural racism, and privilege. This workshop is highly interactive and
will provide participants with knowledge to increase their skill and comfort in
providing exceptional care to increasingly diverse women and families as well
as to work effectively with colleagues from differing backgrounds.
Member Fee: $0 Student Fee: $0
Capacity: 40
ACME Policy & Procedure Updates and Open Forum Discussion
Sun, June 28
4:00pm - 6:00pm
CEUs: None
Presented by: Susan Stone, DNSc, CNM, FAAN, FACNM
Join us for this free ACME open forum workshop! All interested program directors, students, faculty, volunteers, and colleagues are welcome to learn more about the ACME accreditation process through discussion, questions and answers. We will describe recent updates and clarifications made to ACME documents including our policies and procedures and programmatic criteria. Additionally we will discuss the Annual Monitoring Report (AMR), review concepts of quality assessment, and talk about recent progress with the Proposed Higher Education Act.
Member Fee: $0 Student Fee: $0
Capacity: 50
