BIRTH EMERGENCY SKILLS TRAINING® 
 for out-of-hospital providers  

training out of hospital maternity care providers in the essential skills required to recognize and manage obstetrical emergencies.

Birth Emergency Skills Training® (BEST) is the longest-running emergency skills course for out-of-hospital midwives, proudly educating thousands of participants since 2008. Participants build on core competencies and apply current evidence to clinical practice with a thorough review of the materials in the online format, reflective discussions, followed by instructor facilitated skill simulations in the hands-on workshop along with peer-to-peer sharing.

Andrea Dixon created the original BEST program based on the award winning book 'Birth Emergency Skills Training: manual for out of hospital midwives', by Bonnie U. Gruenberg, CNM, MSN, CRNP.
Avril Bowens officially joined the team in 2019 and co-created the online programs with Andrea. The programs continue to evolve to include new research as it comes available. And, of course, adjustments to the curriculum and flow are constantly being made, based on participant's feedback. 
All programs are accredited by MEAC. You can now gain 24 contact hours in a single weekend of Lively workshops and gain or renew your NRP certification as well. ​

You will Learn:
​* B.E.S.T Concepts, Mnemonics and Algorithms
* Facilitate smooth transfers to the hospital when necessary
* Early recognition of developing problems and how to manage, treat and/or stabilize for transport
* Increase awareness and competence in caring for diverse populations and understanding racial disparities
* Recognize at risk pregnancies
* Root causes and management of intrapartum bleeding with a thorough review of antihemorrhagic medications and other life saving management techniques
* Recognition and management of pregnancy hypertension
* Manage postpartum hemorrhage with confidence and competence by targeting treatment strategies at the root cause
* Manage shoulder dystocia effectively
* Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) review
* Techniques for safe transport of mother presenting with cord prolapse
* Management of shock and stabilization for transport
* Review IV insertion and fluid administration for out of hospital providers
​* Practice all these life saving techniques at a live workshop with lifelike models, role play and debriefing. 

NRP/B.E.S.T. & Surturing Workshops

blessed births are BEST prepared! ​

REGISTER HERE

Secure your spot with payment to Ujima Maternity Network via Cash App $UjimaMaternity, Venmo @UjimaMaternity, PayPal [email protected] or Check payable to Ujima Maternity Network mailed to 2104 Harkrider Street Suite 104 Conway, AR 72032

NRP ONLY
October 4, 2024
​2P - 6P

The NRP Provider Course introduces the concepts and basic skills of neonatal resuscitation. It is designed for health care professionals involved in any aspect of neonatal resuscitation, including physicians, nurses, advanced practice nurses, nurse midwives, licensed midwives, respiratory care practitioners, and other health care professionals who provide direct care during neonatal resuscitation.
Steps to achieving provider status are listed below. You can view videos to help you get started in the new NRP Learning Platform on the NRP 8th edition Updates page and to help you enroll in the NRP Provider Curriculum. 
The American Academy of Pediatrics has been advised that there are entities offering NRP "certification" or "verification" cards through online courses. Please be advised that these entities are not affiliated, associated with, or connected to AAP and they have no authority from AAP or the American Heart Association to issue cards. The cards issued by these entities are not official AAP/AHA NRP Course Completion cards.

B.E.S.T Only
Ocotber 5, 2024
​9A - 6:15P

BEST LIVE / HYBRID 
You can not beat hands-on learning! Participants first complete the online program and then come to a LIVE workshop where we focus on skill practice and development while focusing on individual needs.
We create a relaxed, comfortable and fun learning environment where participants feel safe to truly get their 'hands wet' and practice new skills.
With instructor facilitated skills stations, participants are guided through realistic simulations of birth emergencies and then provided ample opportunity to repeat skills until muscle memory develops.
Participants can also use 'strap on' models to re-create birth emergency scenarios while using newly learned B.E.S.T mnemonics where one participant acts as the birthing person while the other takes the role of the midwife.
Come share the experience and network with other birth workers in your community!
The BEST LIVE / HYBRID is accredited through MEAC for 24 contact hours (2.4 CEUs) and CA-BRN for 24 contact hours (2.4 CEUs) upon request. This accreditation provides CEUs for both RN's and CNM's. 
*Bridge Certificate Eligible*
Only $565 + $35 (paid online) for 16 hours of online education PLUS a whole day worth of hands-on skills practice!

Suturing ONly
October 6, 2024
​10A - 5P

An excellent add on course for out of hospital providers seeking enhance their suturing skill set. This class is only available to 8 participants.