Our exciting new program, the MaternityWise Educator will be taught in a hybrid, online classroom format.

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What does Hybrid Online mean?  

It means that assignments, video lectures, and projects are available online and as you go through each step in the program, you will have access to future steps.  Access to lectures, videos, quizzes, etc. will be available 24/7 throughout your progress. The time format is open and flowing - just like real life, and will allow you the flexibility to work on your own terms and at your own pace, within the framework of weekly goal setting to hold you accountable and keep you moving through the process.

 

Throughout the process, class will be held in an evolving forum style format. Your trainers will schedule, announce and hop on live video chats periodically throughout the program to assist the class and individual students as needed.  

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How long will this course take?

The hybrid online classroom is set up for a structure of 12 weekly assignments but if you need longer, that's ok too.  If you do not complete everything in those 12 weeks, no worries!  You will have a full year (12 months from enrollment) total to complete the course for certification.

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You will have access to your trainer and mentors throughout the class and for the remainder of your program progress, as well as via phone, text, and email for the entire duration of your enrollment.

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What are the certification requirements?

- Membership Current and in Good Standing  

- Join MaternityWise private facebook page, for membership benefits and ongoing support

- Join MaternityWise Virtual Classroom, participate in weekly activities and complete all assignments within the timeframe

- Complete Required Reading Books  (and answer corresponding questions)

- Complete Written Assignments (vocabulary, essay research questions, class outline / handout creation)

- Complete the "Understanding Birth" Foundational eClass 

- Teach and submit 1 recorded class for each credential, with a minimum of 3 students 

- Turn in evaluations from your students

 

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 How can I use these credentials after I earn them?

You will be able to work in a variety of settings, teaching childbirth and maternity education to adult learners.  Many clinics, hospitals, birth centers and community-based pregnancy care centers do not want to hire someone who is only qualified in teaching Childbirth Ed, because ultimately, they want to provide 3 main classes to their patients (yep, you guessed it!  CBE, Newborn Care and Breastfeeding!) and you will be qualified to do all 3.

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If you have your own practice as a doula, nurse, midwife, OBGYN, or other maternal health provider, you can incorporate these classes into your own business and broaden what you have to offer birthing families.

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If you simply want to be an educator in a private practice of your own - you can do that too!  This is a great place to start!​​​​​