Education Program

Certified Programs for:
CREIGHTON MODEL
- Practitioners
- Instructors
- Medical Consultants
- Pharmacists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Midwives

Education programs are designed for persons interested in providing the Creighton Model FertilityCare System and/or NaProTechnology. An application must be submitted and approved prior to the first education phase.

New: Click here to download the Practitioner – Instructor Application Packet

Upcoming Education Program Dates:
Information Night: TBD
Please call 416-465-2868 to register.
Location: Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre

Educational Phase I: EarlySpring 2011
Location:Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre

Toronto, Ontario

Educational Phase II: Late Summer 2011
Location: Marguerite Bourgeoys Family Centre
Toronto, Ontario

Faculty:

Margaret Smith, RN, FCEI
Program Director

Dr. Elizabeth Tham
MedicalConsultant

Karen Hemingway, CFCS
Supervisor

For more information, call MBFC directly at 416-465-2868

Program Purpose :
To prepare couples or individuals to deliver Creighton Model FertilityCare System Services of the highest quality and to provide a vehicle for certification by the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals.

Program Design:
The program is a 13 month course of study incorporating classroom instruction and supervised teaching experience.

Education Phase I : An eight day total immersion course covering:
• History of Natural Fertility Regulation
• Anatomy of Male & Female Reproductive System
• The Menstrual Cycle, Statistical parameters.
• Anovulation and oligoovulation
• The Physiology of the Cervix
• The Beginnings of Human Life
• The Physiology of Breastfeeding
• Menopause
• The Natural Methods of Fertility Regulation
• Investigation and Care of the Infertile Couple
• Teaching Fertility Appreciation
• Methods of Artificial Contraception
• Induced Abortion
• Use Effectiveness of Natural and Artificial Methods of Family Planning
• Psycho-dynamics of Natural Fertility Regulation
• Philosophical Attitudes on Family life, Family Planning and Unplanned Pregnancy
• Human Sexuality, Married Love and NFP
• The Importance of Standardized Teaching
• How to Conduct an Introductory Session, Follow-up & Pregnancy Evaluation.
• Forms for Record Keeping and Standardized Teaching
• Business Aspects of NFP
• Case Management Approach to Problem solving
• An Introduction to NaProTechnology

Supervised Practicum I: A six-month faculty supervised teaching experience at the student’s home location to develop basic skills of :
• Presentation of Introductory Session
• Conduct and Techniques of Follow-up
• Basic Case Management & Evaluation
Education Phase II: A six day course of advanced study consisting of lecture, group discussion and hands-on problem solving of advanced aspects of teaching the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Topics include:
• Management of Infertility, Chronic Discharges, Unusual Bleeding and PMS
• NaProTechnology
• Advanced Behavioral Issues
• Principles and Conduct of Pregnancy Evaluation
• Advanced Case Management, etc.
• Advanced Business Aspects

Supervised Practicum II:Seven months in duration, this faculty supervised teaching experience includes the onsite visitation to observe conduct of Introductory Session, Follow-up and Comprehensive Case Review.

Education Phase II: A six day course of advanced study consisting of lecture, group discussion and hands-on problem solving of advanced aspects of teaching the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Topics include:

Spanish Teaching Materials
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System client teaching materials are available in Spanish. However, only a Practitioner Intern who is bilingual and fluent in Spanish will be permitted to teach in Spanish and use those materials. Such teacher must successfully complete EP I and SPI in English prior to obtaining Spanish materials and teaching in Spanish. Certain materials are available to non-bilingual students during SPII who have Spanish speaking client/couples in which one spouse is bilingual.

Final Certificate Examination :
All students are required to take a criterion referenced professionally administered final examination which is proctored at the student’s home location.

Please Note: Any Practitioner or Center must become an affiliate or be a participant in an affiliated program of FertilityCare Centers of America to order CREIGHTON MODEL teaching materials for client instruction.

Applicant Eligibility
The program welcomes applications from those with
strong motivation and commitment to the very highest quality educational services in Natural Fertility Regulation and FertilityCare.
Those eligible are:
• Registered nurses with current licenses
• Allied Health Professionals with BA or BS degree in:
a. Health or Basic Sciences
b. Behavioral Sciences
c. Education
d. Other non-health fields on individual basis
• Associate Degree/Diploma such as
a. Licensed Practical Nurse
b. Human Services Practitioner
c. Equivalent of two years college study
Further criteria requires applicant to practice Natural Birth Regulation or, if celibate, monitor their fertility and be a philosophical acceptor of Natural Fertility Regulation. This program recognizes that human sexuality is a function of the whole person and not just a function of its parts. It further recognizes the scriptural notation that we are “created in the image and likeness of God” and that such a philosophical principle ultimately dictates the approach to the human person who will come under the care of the Creighton Model FertilityCare Professional.

Accreditation:
This program has received interim accreditation by the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals. It provides students the educational background to become eligible for certification by the American Academy of FertilityCare Professionals.

(The terms NaProTechnology (Natural Procreative Technology) & FertilityCare are trademarks of the Creighton Model.)

THIS IS YOUR INVITATION!

To become part o f a new, authentic approach to women’s health care and family planning.-
The Creighton Model FertilityCare Team
The Creighton Model FertilityCare System and the new women’s health science of NaPro Technology have been developed through a research and education effort coordinated and directed by Thomas W. Hilgers, M.D., Director of Pope Paul VI Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction. Faculty do not financially benefit.

Contact us today for information and application materials:
Margaret Smith, RN, FCEI
Program Director
(416) 465-2868
email:  margaret@fertilitycare.ca