Professional Track Continuing Education Information


This program is designed to meet the MN Board of Nursing for RNs and LPNs CE requirements for 6 hours (1.50/session.)

This educational event provides 3 hours of continuing education that can be applied to the educational hours required by the
Association of Professional Chaplains (APC).

Credit application has been approved with the MN Board of Psychology for a total of 2.5 hours (1.25/session.)

Credit application has been approved with the MN Board of Marriage and Family Therapy for a total of 3 hours (1.5/session.)

Credit application has been approved by the MN licensing Board of Social Work for a total of 2.5 hours (1.25/session.)

Credit application has been approved by the MN Department of Health, Mortuary Science for a total of 3 hours (1.25/session.)

Credit application has been approved by Doulas of North America International (DONA International) for a total of 5 hours (1.25/session.)

Credit application has been approved with the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography for a total of 2.5 hours (1.25/session.)



Professional Track with Continuing Education Credit (for Caregivers)
Class # Topic Speaker
P1 Best Practice of Care for the Patient at the Time of a Perinatal Loss: Go beyond the basics, giving compassionate care from hospital to home for bereaved parents and learn to match your care to the individual needs of each family. Video and pictures demonstrate meaningful memory making moments that last a lifetime from the eye of the camera and the perspective of the parents experiencing a perinatal loss. Candy McVicar, Founder and Executive Director, Missing GRACE Foundation
P2 The Culturally Diverse Grief Kaleidoscope: Discover truths about the cultural profiles of the African-American, Native American, Latino, Hmong and Somali populations and receive an overall appreciation of their cosmology; and how both the cultural and belief systems affect differently the way the families deal with end of life issues and grief, specifically grief related to pregnancy and infant loss. Sandra Hager Eliason, M.D. Director of Medical Programs, Center for Cross Cultural Health
P3 The Human Umbilical Cord: Update 2009: Increase your awareness of Umbilical Cord Pathology and its impact on pregnancy and learn how Umbilical Cord Pathology can be identified and managed during pregnancy. Dr. Jason H. Collins, MD, OB/GYN, President of the Pregnancy Institute
P4 Only OB health care professionals permitted in this class.
Ultrasound Umbilical Cord Review: Live demonstration with third trimester patients using Ultrasound technology for showing the ability to see the umbilical cord and structure, while evaluating the difference in use of black and white and color Ultrasound for Umbilical Cord evaluation.
Dr. Jason H. Collins, MD, OB/GYN, President of the Pregnancy Institute


Continuing Education Credit Offerings by Session and Profession
Class # Professions
P1 Nurses, Chaplains, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists, Social Workers, Funeral Home Personnel and Doulas
P2 Nurses, Chaplains, Psychologists, Marriage and Family Therapy Therapists, Social Workers, Funeral Home Personnel and Doulas
P3 Nurses, Sonographers and Doulas
*All other OB related professional are invited however CE credits are not available
P4 Nurses, Sonographers and Doulas
*All other OB related professional are invited however CE credits are not available