Discover the knowledge you need to become a Certified Birth Assistant today
Our course will prepare you for assisting midwives or doctors in the out-of-hospital setting.Ā Learn at your own pace and join a community to support you along your learning journey.
Practical Knowledge
Our Birth Assistant Training Course provides practical knowledge essential for supporting midwives and doctors during homebirths and at birth centers. You will learn critical skills such as taking vital signs, assisting in emergencies, and understanding labor hormones, along with hands-on training sessions. This comprehensive approach ensures you are fully prepared to provide exceptional care in real-world birthing environments.
Expert Guidance
Our Birth Assistant Training Course offers expert guidance from Erin Kershaw, BS, RN, DEM, who brings over 12 years of experience in midwifery and nursing. The course includes a hands-on training portion, allowing you to gain practical experience with Erin or a midwife of your choice, ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world scenarios. This expert-led approach equips you with the confidence and skills needed to excel as a birth assistant.
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Flexible Learning
Our Birth Assistant Training Course offers flexible online learning, allowing you to study at your own pace and fit your education around your busy schedule. This program is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills, ensuring you can learn effectively while balancing other commitments. With our flexible approach, you can achieve your goals and become a skilled birth assistant without sacrificing your personal or professional life.
Topics Covered In The Course:
- Labor Basics
- Assisting the Midwife
- Skills of the Birth Assistant
- Setting up for a Birth
- The Assistant's Role During the Birth
- Postpartum
- Charting
- Required Reading Checklist
- Professionalism and Emotional Intelligence
- Supporting and Respecting All Families
- Attend In-Person Skills Workshop
Once you complete the course and in-person component, and upload your CPR/NRP certifications, you will receive a certificate of completion so that you can begin your incredibly fulfilling career as a birth assistant!Ā Ā
Why Choose This Birth Assistant Training Program?
Our Birth Assistant Training Course, taught by experienced midwife Erin Kershaw, offers comprehensive education for those looking to support midwives and doctors during homebirths and at birth centers. Erin Kershaw has over 12 years of experience in midwifery, is a registered nurse, and has trained under four seasoned midwives. Her extensive knowledge and passion for birth education ensure that this course covers all the essential aspects of being a skilled birth assistant.
The course includes fundamental topics such as labor basics and the skills needed to assist the midwife effectively. You will learn how to set up for a birth and understand the assistant's role during the birth and postpartum period. The curriculum also covers charting, professionalism, and emotional intelligence, which are crucial for providing respectful and supportive care to all families.
A key component of our training is the hands-on portion, which can be completed with Erin Kershaw or a midwife of your choosing. This in-person skills workshop is offered at least twice a year in southeast Pennsylvania or with a local midwife. It provides you with practical, real-world experience, ensuring you are well-prepared to support midwives and doctors in various birth settings.
Additionally, the course provides a required reading checklist to deepen your knowledge and prepares you to attend an in-person skills workshop for hands-on training. This comprehensive approach ensures you are well-prepared for real-world birthing scenarios, providing exceptional support in any setting.
Join Birth Academy to benefit from Erin Kershawā€™s expertise and to become a confident, skilled birth assistant. Our flexible, online learning platform allows you to study at your own pace and gain the practical experience needed to excel in this rewarding role.
Imagine being a confident, skilled birth assistant, trusted by midwives and doctors alike.
Our comprehensive course equips you with the knowledge and skills to make this dream a reality.
