Fall 2010 - Association of Ontario Midwives

AOM Clinical and ProfessionalDevelopment Program 2010/2011Working with Special Client PopulationsLondon, December 3, 2010This day is designed to assist careproviders in providing prenatal, labourand postpartum care to women and theirfamilies affected by and coping withaddictions, mental health and settlementissues.Providing Perinatal Care for Lesbian,Bisexual, and Queer (LBQ) Women andtheir FamiliesToronto, January 21, 2011 (morning)Providing Perinatal Care for Trans Clientsand their FamiliesToronto, January 21, 2011 (afternoon)These two sessions will take amultidisciplinary approach to thepromotion of clinically appropriate andculturally competent perinatal care for LBQwomen and trans-masculine clients whoare pregnant.Near Misses and Poor Outcomes inMaternal/Newborn Care: Issues FacingCare ProvidersHamilton, February 25, 2011This day will explore the practical andpsycho-social issues facing care providerswhen supporting clients and each otherfollowing a near miss or poor outcome.Webinar Lecture SeriesJanuary 12; January 26; February 9;February 23These webinars are designed to createan atmosphere of workplace learning,communication and collaboration.Sessions aim to inform participants of newdevelopments, legislation, topical issues,and best practices. The webinars aredesigned to cover a topic in approximately60 minutes and can be accessed from thecomfort of your own home or office. Theywill also be recorded and posted on ourwebsite for midwives unable to attend.E-learningThe AOM currently offers a self-pacede-learning course on informed choice toall members. An additional course willbe introduced during the 2010/2011educational year.Discussion ForumsDiscussion Board Forums are beingdeveloped where members cancommunicate, collaborate and discuss avariety of clinical and leadership issues in acollegial online environment.Leadership ProgramThe AOM recently held several wellreceivedLeadership and Media SkillsWorkshops in Burlington, Barrie and viawebinar.The Media Skills webinars will be madeavailable on the AOM website for allmembers who were unable to attend.Professional Development FundThe Professional Development Fund isavailable to members again this year andapplications are currently being acceptedfor this program.www.aom.on.ca/Members/Professional_Development_FundRegistration:Registration for all events is availableon the AOM website. Register online ordownload a form to print and fax or mailwith payment.To comment on or contribute to the AOMClinical and Professional Developmentprogram, contact cpddirector@aom.on.ca