Very briefly, there is a long-term clinical opportunity in Meridian, Idaho. See the email attachment for details!
I'm pleased to report that a recording of the Clinical Orientation and Overview now exists on digital library under Training Materials. If you haven't had a chance to attend one this semester, you can watch the video, read the Clinical Handbook and complete your quiz for the Clinical Handbook assignment!
We have Clinical Rounds coming up February 18th at 12 noon, the 19th at 11 am and the 20th at 12 noon. Don't forget to view the Ground Rules if you haven't already!
Have a wonderful weekend and best wishes to our students taking the NARM exam on the 19th!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Clinical Update January 22, 2014
Good morning, students!
Just a few notes as we finish January up.
First, there is a new form available for everyone currently in clinical placement called CLINICAL HOURS LOG. Please, if you're in a clinical placement, download it and start filling it out for this semester. In the past we've had students estimate the number of hours they spend on clinical work and by and large, students don't know what to include, leading to inaccurate estimates. I know no one loves more paperwork, but this is a simple page for recording the time you spend on clinical work each day, and what can be included in that. It's probably more than you think! At the end of the semester, you'll notice a change to your Statement of Clinical Progress. It now asks how many hours you spent on clinical work this term, so this log will be invaluable in answering that question, just like your experience logs help you with the other questions.
Second, an extra date for Clinical orientation has been opened for students who are opened CLNC 100 late or just had trouble getting into other sessions. These are a great opportunity for new students to get oriented to what they need to do as they get started!
The upcoming times are:
Friday, January 24 at noon or Wednesday, January 29 at 9 am (Mountain time).
Finally, I am tragically behind on email this week. I apologize. I am working through it and will respond to all messages. Remember office hours are Friday mornings and I would love to answer questions for you via skype or phone if you want to message me then!
All the best--stay warm!
Sarah Carter
Just a few notes as we finish January up.
First, there is a new form available for everyone currently in clinical placement called CLINICAL HOURS LOG. Please, if you're in a clinical placement, download it and start filling it out for this semester. In the past we've had students estimate the number of hours they spend on clinical work and by and large, students don't know what to include, leading to inaccurate estimates. I know no one loves more paperwork, but this is a simple page for recording the time you spend on clinical work each day, and what can be included in that. It's probably more than you think! At the end of the semester, you'll notice a change to your Statement of Clinical Progress. It now asks how many hours you spent on clinical work this term, so this log will be invaluable in answering that question, just like your experience logs help you with the other questions.
Second, an extra date for Clinical orientation has been opened for students who are opened CLNC 100 late or just had trouble getting into other sessions. These are a great opportunity for new students to get oriented to what they need to do as they get started!
The upcoming times are:
Friday, January 24 at noon or Wednesday, January 29 at 9 am (Mountain time).
Finally, I am tragically behind on email this week. I apologize. I am working through it and will respond to all messages. Remember office hours are Friday mornings and I would love to answer questions for you via skype or phone if you want to message me then!
All the best--stay warm!
Sarah Carter
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Clinical Update January 15, 2014
Hello, lovely students!
A few things to be aware of for the rest of January:
1. The last Clinical Orientation session of the semester will be held Friday, January 24 at 12:00 noon (Mountain time zone). Every student in CLNC 100 needs to attend one of these sessions or read the handbook and take the online quiz. Believe me, the live session is easier AND you can ask questions and get an instant response!
2. Make sure you're turning in Clinical Training Agreements BEFORE you start a new clinical placement! I've been contacted by preceptors lately asking about students who are working with them and I have no idea about it because we've never received a Clinical Training Agreement. You must get these documents in before starting a placement!
3. Our first Clinical Rounds session for the semester is coming up: Wed Jan 22 at 12:00 pm. Sarah Simmons will be presenting on Preterm Labor.
4. Before you attend Clinical Rounds, make sure you've viewed the Clinical Ground Rules Presentation:
http://prezi.com/fr5ikcdfhquj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
You'll be able to read it most easily if you make it full screen--it takes about 15 minutes to view--just use the buttons at the bottom to navigate through the presentation.
5. If you're planning on an International Clinical Placement in the coming semester or year, the ICP module is now available to take. We'll be starting a cohort on January 21, so if you're interested, let me know ASAP so I can get you in! That's everything.
Remember I have office hours Friday mornings and I'm always happy to get your messages and emails.
All the best, Sarah Carter
A few things to be aware of for the rest of January:
1. The last Clinical Orientation session of the semester will be held Friday, January 24 at 12:00 noon (Mountain time zone). Every student in CLNC 100 needs to attend one of these sessions or read the handbook and take the online quiz. Believe me, the live session is easier AND you can ask questions and get an instant response!
2. Make sure you're turning in Clinical Training Agreements BEFORE you start a new clinical placement! I've been contacted by preceptors lately asking about students who are working with them and I have no idea about it because we've never received a Clinical Training Agreement. You must get these documents in before starting a placement!
3. Our first Clinical Rounds session for the semester is coming up: Wed Jan 22 at 12:00 pm. Sarah Simmons will be presenting on Preterm Labor.
4. Before you attend Clinical Rounds, make sure you've viewed the Clinical Ground Rules Presentation:
http://prezi.com/fr5ikcdfhquj/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy&rc=ex0share
You'll be able to read it most easily if you make it full screen--it takes about 15 minutes to view--just use the buttons at the bottom to navigate through the presentation.
5. If you're planning on an International Clinical Placement in the coming semester or year, the ICP module is now available to take. We'll be starting a cohort on January 21, so if you're interested, let me know ASAP so I can get you in! That's everything.
Remember I have office hours Friday mornings and I'm always happy to get your messages and emails.
All the best, Sarah Carter
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Welcome (Back) for Winter Semester!
Happy 2014 Everyone! As you can see, I've made a few changes on the blog to celebrate, including a new calendar on the blog with upcoming clinical department events.
It's that time of the semester for Clinical Orientation! I have these dates scheduled and everyone's invited. Orientation is especially for new students, but students who have done it before are always welcome back and it DOES fulfill your Clinical Handbook assignment. So come join us for any of these sessions!
Clinical Orientation
Wednesday, January 15 at 9:00 am
Friday, January 24 at 12:00 noon (all times Mountain time zone)
We have a great clinical rounds lineup this winter. If you'd like to present, I have a couple of openings in April too.
Clinical Rounds
Wed Jan 22 at 12:00 pm - Sarah Simmons-Preterm Labor
Tue Feb 18 at 12:00 pm - Brianna Curtis
Wed Feb 19 at 11:00 am - Jodi Borsk
Thu Feb 20 at 12:00 pm - Rebecca Porter
Tue Mar 18 at 12:00 pm - Lisa Lycklama-Delayed Cord Clamping
Wed Mar 19 at 12:00 pm - Tina Craner-Postpartum Depression and Tongue Tie
Thu Mar 20 at 12:00 pm - Joella Pettigrew
Finally, I am looking for a few students from each of the following states/provinces to write a short paragraph about what is required for a midwifery license/registration in your state, in addition to a CPM or graduating from MCU. If you're willing to help with this project (which will eventually benefit students and potential students from all over the US and Canada), send me a quick email saying where you're from and how familiar you are with the license/registration process in your area. I'm especially looking for students from Washington, Utah, California, Montana, Idaho and Alberta right now. Just send me a message with "STATE OF MIDWIFERY" and then your state or province in the subject line.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
November 27, 2013 Clinical Update
Hello, lovely (thankful) students!
Just a few quick reminders as you're getting ready for the end of the semester. EVERYONE currently enrolled in CLNC 100 needs to complete the clinical handbook quiz before the end of the semester. If you attended a clinical orientation session, that covers this assignment. Make sure you are familiar with the requirements of your program--download and read the clinical handbook and take the quiz!
If you're in a clinical placement, you'll need to turn in your evaluations at the end of the term. Download them from the Clinical Program tab now and avoid the rush!
I've had a lot of questions lately about Getting Approved for Primary Births, so I put together this little summary: http://prezi.com/z4odcvkxmzil/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Take a look!
There are no more clinical rounds during December, but they will return in January. If you'd like to present, let me know--I have spaces open in January and February!
Finally, this is BIG, BIG news. I now have a direct office phone number! I can now be reached during office hours and by appointment--message me for the number. This is not my personal cell phone, so no more dire warnings about the consequences of calling me in the middle of the night! Huzzah!
All the best--I am grateful for you!
Sarah Carter
Just a few quick reminders as you're getting ready for the end of the semester. EVERYONE currently enrolled in CLNC 100 needs to complete the clinical handbook quiz before the end of the semester. If you attended a clinical orientation session, that covers this assignment. Make sure you are familiar with the requirements of your program--download and read the clinical handbook and take the quiz!
If you're in a clinical placement, you'll need to turn in your evaluations at the end of the term. Download them from the Clinical Program tab now and avoid the rush!
I've had a lot of questions lately about Getting Approved for Primary Births, so I put together this little summary: http://prezi.com/z4odcvkxmzil/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy
Take a look!
There are no more clinical rounds during December, but they will return in January. If you'd like to present, let me know--I have spaces open in January and February!
Finally, this is BIG, BIG news. I now have a direct office phone number! I can now be reached during office hours and by appointment--message me for the number. This is not my personal cell phone, so no more dire warnings about the consequences of calling me in the middle of the night! Huzzah!
All the best--I am grateful for you!
Sarah Carter
Friday, November 22, 2013
International Clinical Placement Policy
In considering International
Clinical Placements, Midwives College of Utah expects that student midwives
will show cultural humility and sensitivity in all their interactions with
clients, regardless of locality. We further expect that clinical field faculty
(preceptors) and sites approved by Midwives College of Utah will be
accountable, honest and demonstrate the utmost respect for all clients, student
midwives and practicing midwives, in accordance with the Midwives Model of
Care, which is and has always been the standard we set for midwifery education.
Transparency, cultural appropriateness and primacy of client care are expected
of all clinical sites, regardless of location.
Students planning to pursue
Clinical Placement outside of their country of residence*:
1. Must fulfill the normal
requirements for students in clinical placement (enrolled in CLNC 100, accepted
to the Clinical Program, etc.)
2. Must have completed SOSC 150
(Cultural Competency) with the International Clinical Study module (requiring 10-20
hours of class work) before leaving for their clinical placement. For students
planning international placements before May 1, 2013, speak to the Clinical
Dean about accommodations for this requirement.
3. Must meet with the Clinical
Dean or a clinical department staff member before and after their international
placement to discuss appropriate behavior in placement and debrief their
experience.
*Traveling between the US and Canada
Clinical Field Faculty
(Preceptors) or Clinical Sites outside of the United
States and Canada
1. Must fulfill the typical
requirements for clinical field faculty and sites. All documentation must be in
English or translated into English by a reliable source.
2. Preceptors or site directors
must complete an interview explaining how they work with local birth
attendants, respect cultural norms, practice informed consent for care
(especially care provided by visiting student midwives), how possible conflict
between student/preceptor or student/student will be resolved, how they
recognize autonomy of their clients (including offering choice and
alternatives), how they measure their accountability to the community they
serve and how students will be trained on cultural differences during their
placement.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013 Update
Hello, ladies!
As you've seen, the new International Clinical Placement policy is out. Please contact me if you have questions!
Also, as we approach the end of the semester, I've had several questions about what needs to be turned in. Really simply, if you haven't been in clinical placement this semester, you don't need to turn anything in. If you've completed your Clinical Handbook quiz or Orientation session, you're in good shape. Make sure you understand the Clinical Application process and do the Preparations for a Successful Field Study before you start your first Clinical Placement. You're in good shape!
If you are in Clinical Placement or have done clinical work this semester, you need to turn in the following items:
+ Statement of Clinical Progress-(with your most current log forms, if possible)
+ Student Self-Evaluation-This is an excellent tool for you to look back on the work you've done and look forward to your next step. I strongly encourage students to have a conversation with their preceptors about the questions on this form. If you would like to set up an appointment for a phone interview in place of this form, let me know and we'll set a date for the end of the term.
+ Student Evaluation of Preceptor (yes, please fill one out for each preceptor if you have more than one, and the reverse is also true--if you have more than one preceptor, please ask them each to evaluate you).
+ Preceptor Evaluation of Student (they can send this to me directly if preferred).
All of these forms are downloadable as a group on the Clinical Program tab as "Evaluation Forms" for your convenience!
EVERYONE should have completed the Clinical Handbook assignment by now. If you didn't attend a Clinical Orientation session, download and read the Clinical Handbook and take the quiz. There will be more Clinical Orientation sessions scheduled in January--you don't have to be a new student to attend--all students are welcome!
Finally, don't miss Clinical Rounds next Tuesday, November 19th at 7 pm Mountain time zone. Lindsay Kinman will be presenting a case I hear is very exciting!
Hope to see you all there!
Sarah Carter
As you've seen, the new International Clinical Placement policy is out. Please contact me if you have questions!
Also, as we approach the end of the semester, I've had several questions about what needs to be turned in. Really simply, if you haven't been in clinical placement this semester, you don't need to turn anything in. If you've completed your Clinical Handbook quiz or Orientation session, you're in good shape. Make sure you understand the Clinical Application process and do the Preparations for a Successful Field Study before you start your first Clinical Placement. You're in good shape!
If you are in Clinical Placement or have done clinical work this semester, you need to turn in the following items:
+ Statement of Clinical Progress-(with your most current log forms, if possible)
+ Student Self-Evaluation-This is an excellent tool for you to look back on the work you've done and look forward to your next step. I strongly encourage students to have a conversation with their preceptors about the questions on this form. If you would like to set up an appointment for a phone interview in place of this form, let me know and we'll set a date for the end of the term.
+ Student Evaluation of Preceptor (yes, please fill one out for each preceptor if you have more than one, and the reverse is also true--if you have more than one preceptor, please ask them each to evaluate you).
+ Preceptor Evaluation of Student (they can send this to me directly if preferred).
All of these forms are downloadable as a group on the Clinical Program tab as "Evaluation Forms" for your convenience!
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EVERYONE should have completed the Clinical Handbook assignment by now. If you didn't attend a Clinical Orientation session, download and read the Clinical Handbook and take the quiz. There will be more Clinical Orientation sessions scheduled in January--you don't have to be a new student to attend--all students are welcome!
Finally, don't miss Clinical Rounds next Tuesday, November 19th at 7 pm Mountain time zone. Lindsay Kinman will be presenting a case I hear is very exciting!
Hope to see you all there!
Sarah Carter
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