Courses

Have a specific need for your organization, conference or department? A custom build lecture for your specific needs can be created. We love a challenge. Contact us today to set up a brainstorming session to accurately solve your problem. 

Step into the high-stakes world of prehospital womanhood emergencies with Jessica, The Combat Midwife, in this dynamic all-day workshop designed for women's preparedness in austere, grid-down, SHTF environments. 

In the first segment, explore the enigmatic world of women's health with "Lady Curiosities," a gripping course that delves into the complexities of menstrual cycles, sexual assault, and the myriad challenges women face in grid-down scenarios. From combating pesky infections like yeast, UTIs, and bacterial vaginosis, to navigating misbehaving uteri and addressing sensitive issues like female sexual assault and birth control in a post-apocalyptic environment, this class equips participants with the knowledge to thrive in any scenario. Join Jessica as she empowers you to confront curious lady challenges and emergencies with confidence and resilience, preparing you for the unpredictable world beyond.
 

Next, prepare to confidently handle pre-hospital uncomplicated field deliveries in a comprehensive class led by Jessica. Learn essential protocols and techniques for assisting mothers during childbirth, from delivery to postpartum care. Get answers to common questions about hand placement, physiological transitions of babies, and placenta management. Jessica covers all these topics and more, ensuring participants are ready to “catch” in any situation.
 

Finally, Jessica delves into the most daunting scenarios encountered during birth, covering breech births, limb presentations, cord complications, shoulder dystocia, and postpartum hemorrhage. Through case studies, practical insights, and evidence-based strategies, participants will gain a deeper understanding of SHTF OB emergencies, emerging better prepared to deliver effective care when every second counts. Join us for an engaging and informative session that empowers you to face these "When the $*!# Hits the Fan!" emergencies head-on, ensuring the best possible outcomes for both mother and baby.

There is no age restriction but we do recommend 18 and up unless parent is taking class with minor student. Adult topics will be covered. Please contact us for further explanation.  

Obstetric patients are some of the most dreaded patients in all of pre-hospital and emergency medicine. In this presentation, Jessica will cover three of the scariest: breech and shoulder dystocia deliveries, and postpartum hemorrhage with prehospital and flight medicine in mind. At the end of this lecture, students will be better equipped to handle these HOLY $^!# situations.

Ever wondered what those crazy midwives do? Well, midwives wonder the same about EMS providers. Jessica will bridge the knowledge gap for both medical modalities. While laying out the steps to effectively working together when our patients need to be transferred to the hospital.  Jessica will cover the similarities and differences of protocols and treatment plans for common reasons to transfer the out of hospital birth patient, i.e. postpartum hemorrhage, prolapsed cord, and infant respiratory distress and more. 

The US. ranks 65th in the world for neonatal mortality rates. In this class, we will address how EMS providers can recognize and effectively treat these common issues neonates face. Here you will learn the PEARLS of running the neonatal call, all while gleaning from the alphabet soup classes, and how to really apply these skills and techniques. What does the color of a babies poop really mean anyway? Where do I put this kid to transport him? What are the S/S of hypoglycemia in a neonate? All these and so much more will be answered in this class.

This class will review protocols and techniques for uncomplicated field delivery. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to respond effectively when pre-hospital obstetric needs arise. Jessica will help you to assist the mother to deliver and provide postpartum care for both mom & baby. All while answering; “Where do I put my hand? How do babies’ transition? What the heck do I do with the placenta”? All of these and more will be covered in this class. Ready to catch?

Lady Curiosities: Understanding Menstrual Cycles, Menopause, and Irregularities in Women's Health Issues Hot Flashes, Pesky Infections, Misbehaving Uteri, and Other curiosities of Women's Health

OB and pediatric calls are bad enough, but trauma from preventable injuries is next level kind of stress. In this class, Jessica will review the most up to date information regarding risk factors for trauma in the OB patient as well as treatment plans for domestic violence, MVC, falls and more. We all want the littlest of our patients to be safe. However, even the most well-meaning adult can make a mistake with safe sleep, car seats and water safety. Jessica will discuss these and many more all while reviewing how to care for these scenes, the patients, family and ourselves. 

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