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Clinical Applications in Advanced Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Women’s Health

An Online Continuing Education Course facilitated by Nell L. Tharpe, M.S., C.N.M., C.R.N.F.A.
This is a comprehensive, clinically relevant, 60-hour on-line continuing education course designed to provide midwives with the current knowledge of pharmacology necessary to obtain or maintain prescriptive privileges, including the use of medications, herbs, and dietary supplements. Designed for the busy clinician, this 6-week online course is facilitated by an instructor and allows participants to learn at their own pace while interacting online with colleagues.

Credits:
This course has been approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) for specialty credit, with 55 hours specific to pharmacology. Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive 6 CEU’s.

First Assisting for Cesarean Birth:
A Course for Women’s Health Professionals

An Online Continuing Education Course facilitated by Nell L. Tharpe, M.S., C.N.M., C.R.N.F.A.
Many midwives and women’s health professionals now practice the role of first assistant for cesarean births. The role combines technical skills with woman-centered care for a safe and rewarding birth experience. This innovative online course provides the student with the essential knowledge and skills required to begin clinical training as a first assistant for cesarean births. This six-week online course will take approximately 60 hours (10 hours per week) to complete. This course is self-paced within the six-week time frame. Course is limited to 15 students so register early!

Credits:
This course has been approved by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive 6 CEU’s.

For more information or to register for the next scheduled course offering, please contact:
Office of Continuing and Professional Studies
Philadelphia University
School House Lane and Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497
Phone: 215.951.2900; Fax: 215.951.5300;
Email: evening@PhilaU.edu

Links for Our Students

Laurel on the Web is a concept we have built into our unique education program. This allows students access to links used in their courses.

Final Projects Database The Final projects Database was created as an archival database for student work created in the Philadelphia University Master's in Midwifery program. The intent of the database is to share this information among the members of the Master's in Midwifery program community -- current students, alumni, and faculty.

You must be registered in the system, and have an access password to enter this database.

Additional Links

• Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education
• American College of Nurse-Midwives
• ACNM State Fact Sheets
• American Midwifery Certification Board
• American Public Health Association
• Canadian Association of Midwives
• Childbirth Connection
• International Confederation of Midwives
• MANA
• MEAC
• Midwives Information Resource Services
• NARM