For Perinatal Care Providers

Dignity in Pregnancy & Childbirth for Indigenous Women & Birthing People

⏰ 40 minutes (plus optional activities)

🏆 1.0 ANCC and ACCME Continuing Education credit available

📜 Certificate of Completion

This course was developed under the leadership of Rachel Hardeman, PhD, MPH, and the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity and the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.
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What your colleagues say:

“I am incredibly grateful that I had the opportunity to participate in this learning course, which I believe is essential to increasing the cultural awareness of healthcare providers, regardless of location of practice.”
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The information was easily digestible while being useful and fresh.”

“I thoroughly enjoyed this activity. It has been a long time since I’ve participated in continuing education that was so engaging.”

As clinicians, we strive to provide all our patients the highest quality of care.

This Dignity in Pregnancy and Childbirth: Indigenous Women and Birthing People course is designed to provide Minnesota healthcare professionals and individuals involved in perinatal care with a comprehensive understanding of the challenges faced by Indigenous women and birthing people. 

Through video learning and case studies this course aims to deepen participants' understanding of the barriers faced by Indigenous women and birthing people in accessing high-quality care. Participants will examine how biases and stereotypes can undermine the quality of care, even when well-intentioned, and explore strategies to prevent these biases from affecting their care practices. 

The course will delve into the historical, intergenerational, and current-day trauma experienced by Indigenous communities and its specific impact on pregnancy and childbirth. Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges faced by Indigenous women and birthing people and their families, fostering empathy and cultural awareness.

Furthermore, the course will focus on developing culturally sensitive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed perinatal care approaches. Participants will explore key components of providing care that respects and honors Indigenous communities' cultural traditions, values, and beliefs. By enhancing their knowledge and skills in this area, participants will be better equipped to deliver dignified and respectful care to Indigenous women and birthing people, promoting positive health outcomes and nurturing stronger relationships.
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Learners will be able to:

Understand the impact of stereotypes and biases on the quality of care provided to Indigenous women and birthing people.

Learn practical strategies to prevent biases and stereotypes from undermining the care they provide.

Comprehend the effects of historical, intergenerational, and current-day trauma on Indigenous women and birthing people, enabling them to deliver culturally sensitive, culturally safe, and trauma-informed perinatal care.

Apply concrete and evidence-based actions to interrupt racial bias, help buffer patients from racial bias, and provide equitable care for all your patients.

Course Format

This video learning course features engaging content delivered by experts in the field. Through informative presentations, case studies, and interactive exercises, you will deepen your knowledge and develop practical skills for providing respectful and equitable care for Indigenous women and birthing people. The self-paced format allows you to learn at your convenience, ensuring flexibility in your professional development.

Who Should Enroll

This course is designed for perinatal healthcare professionals. It also benefits administrators and healthcare staff seeking to enhance their understanding and skills in caring for Indigenous women and birthing people.

(Provides compliance with Minnesota State Law 144.1461, as well as other state-mandated implicit bias training for perinatal care providers.)

Why do Optum Health, Mayo Clinic, Boston Scientific, Hospital Association of New York, Health Partners, Cleveland Clinic, the Permanente Medical Group, Sutter Health, Confluence Health, The Indiana Hospital Association, the Center for Antiracism and Health Equity, and the California Health Care Association, among others,  choose our courses?

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