Course curriculum

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    • Welcome to AMS! and Course Instructions

    • How to use the curriculum software

    • How to Download Adobe Reader

    • Documentation Code Instructions and Forms

    • Special note for Chromebook users

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    • AMS Section 1: Complete Instructions

    • 1A: Medical Terminology Workbook

    • 1B: Terminology Words (list)

    • Terminology Template Instructions

    • 1B Terminology Template (fillable pdf)

    • 1B.1: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms

    • 1B.2: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms

    • 1B.3: Terminology Notebook 50 Terms

    • 1C: Medical Abbreviations

    • 1D.1: Helping Hands Terminology Quizzes

    • 1D.2 Terminology: "A Words" Online Quiz

    • 1D.2: "A Words" Terminology Quiz (fillable pdf)

    • 1D.3: Crossword Puzzle (fillable pdf)

    • 1D.4: Female Reproductive Terminology Online Quiz

    • 1D.4: Female Reproduction Terminology Review (fillable pdf)

    • 1D: Quiz Submission Form

    • Section 1E Request the Terminology Exam

    • Section 1: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • AMS Section 2: Complete Instructions

    • 2A: Reading Record

    • Reading Record (fillable pdf)

    • 2B: Book Critiques

    • 2C: Conference Session Recordings

    • 2C Conference Session Report Form (fillable pdf)

    • Section 2: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • AMS Section 3: Complete Instructions

    • 3A: Hands-on Courses and Advanced Training

    • 3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #1

    • 3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #2

    • 3B: Intensive Study Module/Short Course #3

    • Fruit & Vegetable ISM (fillable pdf)

    • Preventing Pelvic Floor Lacerations ISM (fillable pdf)

    • Anemia ISM (fillable pdf)

    • Nutrition During Pregnancy ISM (fillable pdf)

    • Breech ISM (fillable pdf)

    • Breech Birth Story (to accompany the Breech ISM)

    • Section 3: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • AMS Section 4: Instructions

    • 4A: Holistic Midwifery Volume 1

    • 4A Questions - Holistic Midwifery I (pdf)

    • 4B: Holistic Midwifery Volume 2

    • 4B Questions - Holistic Midwifery II (pdf)

    • 4C: Skills for Midwifery Practice

    • 4C Questions - Skills for Midwifery Practice, 4th ed. (pdf)

    • 4D: Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women's Healthcare

    • 4D Questions - Maternal Newborn Nursing and Women's Healthcare (pdf)

    • Section 4: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • AMS Section 5 Complete Instructions

    • Form-5A-Section5-50topicsdescribed

    • Form 5B.1 (fillable pdf)

    • NC10 Form 5B.2 (fillable pdf)

    • Form 5C (fillable pdf)

    • Form 5D (fillable pdf)

    • Always/Never Instructions & Example

    • Always Blank Form (fillable pdf)

    • Never Blank Form (fillable pdf)

    • Research Assignment 1: Topic #27 Difficult Presentations

    • Research Assignment 2: Topic #31 Premature Release of Membranes

    • Research Assignment 3: Topic #32 Postpartum Hemorrhage

    • Research Assignment 4: Topic #40 Pregnancy Induced Hypertension/Toxemia

    • Research Assignment 5

    • Research Assignment 6

    • Research Assignment 7

    • Research Assignment 8

    • Research Assignment 9

    • Research Assignment 10

    • Section 5: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6 Overview and Instructions

    • Always Never Form - Instructions & Example

    • Always Blank Form (fillable pdf)

    • Never Blank Form (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6A Nutrition: Complete Questions

    • Section 6A.1 Nutrition: Books

    • Section 6A.2 Nutrition: Worksheets

    • 6A.2a: Nutrition Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6A.2a (fillable pdf)

    • Worksheet 6A.2b (fillable pdf)

    • 6A.2c: Nutrition Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6A.2c (fillable pdf)

    • 6A.2d: Nutrition Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6A.2d (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6A.3 Nutrition: Special Diets

    • Section 6A.4 Nutrition: Questions from a Pregnant Person

    • Section 6A.5 Nutrition: Quick Study Cards and InfoCards

    • Section 6A.6 Nutrition: Gestational Diabetes InfoCard

    • Section 6A.7 Nurition: Herb Study Module

    • Section 6A.7 Nutrition: Herb Module Upload

    • Section 6A Nutrition Complete Answers Upload

    • 6A Nutrition: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6B Female Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions

    • Section 6B.1 Female Reproductive A&P: Internal Reproductive Anatomy ISM

    • Internal Reproductive Anatomy ISM 6B.1 (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6B.2 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvic Floor

    • Section 6B.3 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvis

    • Section 6B.4 Female Reproductive A&P: Listening to Your Hormones

    • 6B.5 Worksheet1

    • 6B.5 Worksheet 2

    • Section 6B.5 Female Reproductive A&P: Ovarian + Menstrual Cycles Review

    • Section 6B.6 Female Reproductive A&P: Teaching Aid

    • Section 6B.7 Female Reproductive A&P: Pelvic Anatomy Quiz

    • 6B.7: Pelvic Anatomy Online Quiz

    • AMS 6B.7 Pelvic Anatomy Quiz (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6B.8 Female Reproductive A&P: Infertility

    • Section 6B.9 Female Reproductive A&P: Contraception

    • Section 6B.10 Female Reproductive A&P: Worksheets

    • Worksheet 6B.10a (must be printed, filled in, and colored)

    • Worksheet 6B.10b (fillable pdf)

    • Worksheet 6B.10b (printable pdf)

    • Section 6B Female Reproductive A&P Complete Answers Upload

    • 6B Female Reproductive A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6C Prenatal Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions

    • Section 6C.1 Prenatal A&P: Maternal Physical Adaptations to Pregnancy

    • Section 6C.2 Prenatal A&P: Pelvic Floor Exercises

    • Section 6C.3 Prenatal A&P: Prenatal Exercise Programs

    • Section 6C.4 Prenatal A&P: Prenatal Exercise Guidelines

    • Section 6C.5 Prenatal A&P: Worksheet

    • Worksheet 6C.5 (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6C Prenatal A&P: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6C Prenatal A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6D Labor and Birth Anatomy and Physiology: Complete Questions

    • Section 6D.1 Labor and Birth A&P: Onset of Labor

    • Section 6D.2 Labor and Birth A&P: Labor Physiology

    • Section 6D.3 Labor and Birth A&P: Labor Progress Chart

    • Section 6D.4 Labor and Birth A&P: Mechanisms of Labor

    • Section 6D.5 Labor and Birth A&P: Fetal Skull Adaptations

    • Section 6D.6 Labor and Birth A&P: Worksheets

    • 6D.6a Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6D.6a (fillable pdf)

    • 6D.6b Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6D.6b (fillable pdf)

    • Worksheet 6D.6c (fillable pdf)

    • 6D.6d Labor and Birth A&P: Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6D.6d (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6D Labor and Birth A&P: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6D Labor and Birth A&P: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6E Fetal Development: Complete Questions

    • Section 6E.1 Fetal Development: Fertilization and Embryology Review

    • Section 6E.2 Fetal Development: Placenta

    • Fetal circulation - bonus content

    • Section 6E.3 Fetal Development: Worksheet

    • Worksheet 6E.3a (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6E.4 Fetal Development: Reproductive Hazard InfoSheet

    • Section 6E Fetal Development: Complete Answers Upload

    • Section 6E.5: Request the Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology Exam

    • 6E Fetal Development: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6F Midwife Philosophy: Complete Questions

    • Section 6F.1 Midwife Philosophy: Qualities

    • Section 6F.2 Midwife Philosophy: UC Position Paper

    • Section 6F.3 Midwife Philosophy: Personal Feelings

    • Section 6F.4 Midwife Philosophy Homebirth: Reasons

    • Section 6F.5 Midwife Philosophy: Client Risk Assessment

    • Section 6F.6 Midwife Philosophy: Childbirth Preparation

    • Section 6F.7 Midwife Philosophy: Birth Books

    • Section 6F.8 Midwife Philosophy: Complementary Therapies

    • Section 6F.9 Midwife Philosophy: Ethics of Formula Companies

    • Section 6F.10 Midwife Philosophy: Worksheet

    • Worksheet 6F.10 (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6F.11 Midwife Philosophy: Research Updates for Midwives

    • Section 6F.12 Midwife Philosophy: Good Science, Best Practice

    • Good Science, Best Practice Instructions

    • Good Science, Best Practice - Blank Form (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6F.13 Midwife Philosophy: Guest Speaking

    • Section 6F.14 Midwife Philosophy: Semantics of Birth & Midwifery

    • Empowering Mothers Essay

    • Watch Your Language! Essay

    • Section 6F.15 Midwife Philosophy: Brochures Work Project

    • 6F.15 Midwifery Philosophy: Brochures Work Project Instructions

    • Section 6F Midwife Philosophy: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6F Midwifery Philosophy: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6G Client-Family Preparation: Complete Questions

    • Section 6G.1 Client-Family Preparation: Responsibility

    • Section 6G.2 Client-Family Preparation: Assessment

    • Section 6G.3 Client-Family Preparation: Supplies

    • Section 6G.4 Client-Family Preparation: Guest InfoSheet

    • Section 6G.5 Client-Family Preparation: Sibling Prep

    • Section 6G.6 Client-Family Preparation: Doulas

    • Section 6G.7 Client-Family Preparation: Cesarean InfoSheet

    • Section 6G Client-Family Preparation: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6G Client-Family Preparation: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6H Counseling: Complete Questions

    • Section 6H.1 Counseling: Notebook

    • Section 6H.2 Counseling: Sexual History

    • Section 6H.3 Counseling: Infertility or Previous Loss

    • Section 6H.4 Counseling: Books

    • Section 6H.5 Counseling: Grieving and Healing Module

    • 6H.5 Grieving & Healing by Holly Richardson, CD, ICCE

    • 6H.5 Grieving & Healing ISM - Questions (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6H.6 Counseling: Sexuality

    • Section 6H.7 Counseling: Contraception InfoSheet

    • Section 6H.8 Counseling: Health Information

    • Section 6H.9 Counseling: Special Needs

    • Section 6H.10 Counseling: Difficult Clients

    • Section 6H.11 Counseling: Breastfeeding

    • 6H.12 Counseling: Cultural Competency ISM

    • 6H.12 Counseling: Cultural Competency ISM Upload

    • Section 6H Counseling: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6H Counseling: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6I Prenatal Practical: Complete Questions

    • Section 6I.1 Prenatal Practical: PN Exams

    • Section 6I.2 Prenatal Practical: Urinalysis

    • Section 6I.3 Prenatal Practical: Vital Signs with InfoSheets

    • Section 6I.4 Prenatal Practical: Doppler Use

    • Section 6I.5 Prenatal Practical: Diagnostic Tests

    • Section 6I.6 Prenatal Practical: Anemia

    • Section 6I.7 Prenatal Practical: Thyroid

    • Section 6I.8 Prenatal Practical: Fetal Positioning

    • Section 6I.9 Prenatal Practical: Fluids

    • 6I.9a Prenatal Practical: Online Quiz

    • Worksheet 6I.9a (fillable pdf)

    • Worksheet 6I.9b (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6I.10 Prenatal Practical: Speculum Use

    • Section 6I.11 Prenatal Practical: STIs

    • Section 6I.12 Prenatal Practical: Cervical Procedures

    • Section 6I.13 Prenatal Practical: Group B Strep

    • Section 6I.14 Prenatal Practical: HIV

    • Section 6I.15 Prenatal Practical: Maternal Infections Worksheet

    • Worksheet 6I.15a (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6I.16 Prenatal Practical: Complaints-Complications-Emergencies part 1

    • Section 6I.17 Prenatal Practical: Complaints-Complications-Emergencies part 2

    • Section 6I.18 Prenatal Practical: PN Nurturing Workbook

    • 6I.18 Work Project - Prenatal Nurturing Workbook

    • Section 6I.19 Prenatal Practical: Midwife's Record Keeping

    • Section 6I.20 Prenatal Practical: Parent's Record Keeping

    • Section 6I.21 Prenatal Practical: Back-up Plans

    • Section 6I Prenatal Practical: Complete Answers Upload

    • Section 6I.22 Request the Prenatal Exam

    • 6I Prenatal Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6J Birth Practical: Complete Questions

    • Section 6J.1 Birth Practical: Birth Bag

    • Section 6J.2 Birth Practical: Sterile & Sanitary

    • Section 6J.3 Birth Practical: Internal Exams

    • Section 6J.4 Birth Practical: Membrane Status

    • Section 6J.5 Birth Practical: FHT Patterns

    • Section 6J.6 Birth Practical: Enemas

    • Section 6J.7 Birth Practical: 2nd Stage

    • Section 6J.8 Birth Practical: Electrolytes

    • Section 6J.9 Birth Practical: Labor Physiology InfoSheet

    • Section 6J.10 Birth Practical: Labor Positions InfoSheet

    • Section 6J.11 Birth Practical: Water Birth InfoSheet

    • Section 6J.12 Birth Practical: Pain Relief Measures

    • Section 6J.13 Birth Practical: Shoulder Dystocia ISM

    • 6J.13a: Shoulder Dystocia ISM Online Pretest

    • 6J.13b Shoulder Dystocia ISM (fillable pdf)

    • 6J.13c: Shoulder Dystocia ISM Online Posttest

    • Section 6J.14 Birth Practical: Shock

    • Section 6J.15 Birth Practical: Injections

    • Section 6J.16 Birth Practical: Hemorrhage

    • Section 6J.17 Birth Practical: Worksheet

    • Worksheet 6J.17a (fillable pdf)

    • Worksheet 6J.17b practice oral exam

    • Section 6J.18 Birth Practical: Precipitous Birth Guidelines for Parents

    • 6J.18 Work Project - Precipitous Birth

    • Section 6J Birth Practical: Complete Answers Upload

    • 6J Birth Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Section 6K Postpartum Practical: Complete Questions

    • Section 6K.1 Postpartum Practical: Cord Blood

    • Section 6K.2 Postpartum Practical: Placenta Examination

    • Section 6K.3 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Apnea

    • Section 6K.4 Postpartum Practical: Suctioning

    • Section 6K.5 Postpartum Practical: Respiration

    • Section 6K.6 Postpartum Practical: Blood Sugars

    • Section 6K.7 Postpartum Practical: Apgar Scores

    • Worksheet 6K.7b (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6K.8 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Procedures

    • Section 6K.9 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Screenings

    • Section 6K.10 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Assessment

    • Section 6K.11 Postpartum Practical: Follow-up

    • Section 6K.12 Postpartum Practical: Jaundice InfoSheet

    • Section 6K.13 Postpartum Practical: Blood Incompatibilities

    • Section 6K.14 Postpartum Practical: Newborn Infections

    • Section 6K.15 Postpartum Practical: Plugged Tear Ducts

    • Section 6K.16 Postpartum Practical: Circumcision InfoSheet

    • Section 6K.17 Postpartum Practical: Life with a Newborn InfoSheet

    • Section 6K.18 Postpartum Practical: Infant Massage

    • Section 6K.19 Postpartum Practical: Breastfeeding

    • Worksheet 6K.19e (fillable pdf)

    • Section 6K.20 Postpartum Practical: Breastmilk Contaminants

    • Section 6K.21 Postpartum Practical: Emotional Adjustment

    • Section 6K.22 Postpartum Practical: Placentophagy

    • Section 6K.23 Postpartum Practical: Perineal Care

    • Section 6K Postpartum Practical: Complete Answers Upload

    • Section 6K.24 Request the Postpartum Exam

    • Section 6K.25 Request the Newborn Exam

    • 6K Postpartum Practical: Learning Evaluation (fillable pdf)

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    • Specialties Instructions

    • Specialties Declaration Page

    • Section 6L.1 Specialty #1

    • Section 6L.2 Specialty #2

    • Section 6L.3 Specialties: Virtual Class Instructions

    • Section 6L.3b Specialties: Virtual Class Upload

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    • Section 6M.1 Reflections

    • Section 6M.2 Resume

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    • Overview

    • 7A Test Prep Worksheet

    • 7A Test prep worksheet

    • Section 7 Test Prep: Worksheet Upload

    • Principles of Practice

    • Section7 : Principles of Practice Upload

    • AMS Study Test Instructions

    • AMS Study Test

    • AMS Study Test (on-line form)

    • AMS Post-Test

    • Section 7 Test Prep: AMS Study and Post Test Upload (for completed PDFs)

    • Section 7 Test Prep: Revised Section 6 Assignment Upload