The Creighton Model FertilityCare System is able to be presented with the highest quality of an allied health profession. This is a result of the intense and standardized education and accreditation that is required in order to become a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner. Below is an outline of the 13 month training process required in order to become a FertilityCare Practitioner.
Education Phase I
This is an 8 day immersion course. Following are some of the topics that are covered during this course:
- History of Natural Means to Regulate Fertility
- Anatomy of the Male and Female Reproductive System
- Statistical Parameters of the Menstrual Cycle
- Ovulation and the Hormones of the Menstrual Cycle
- Breastfeeding
- Biology of the Cervix and Cervical Mucus
- Conception and the Beginning of Human Life
- Artifical Methods of Contraception
- Induced Abortion
- Natural Means for the Regulation of Fertility
- Use Effectiveness of Natural and Artificial Methods of Family Planning
- Basic Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Infertility
- Teaching Fertility Appreciation
- The "Inner Soul" of Human Sexuality
- How to Present an Introductory Session
- How to Conduct a Follow-up Session
- The Teaching and Follow-up Schedule
- Basic Charting and the Use of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.
- Basic Organization and Business Aspects
- Introduction to NaProTECHNOLOGY
Supervised Practicum I
This is a 6 month supervised teaching experience at the student's home location to develop the skills of:
- Presentation of the Introductory Session
- Conducting Follow-up Sessions
- Basic Case Management and Evaluation
Education Phase II
This is a 6 day immersion experience in order to obtain a more advanced understanding of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System. Some of the topics covered are:
- The Management of Infertility, Unusual Bleeding, and Chronic Discharges
- Advanced Case Management of Charts
- Pregnancy Evaluations
- Advanced Behavioral and Moral Issues
- NaProTECHNOLOGY
- Supplemental Protocols
- Long Distance Follow-up
- Advanced Business Aspects
Supervised Practicum II
This is a 7 month advanced teaching experience at the student's home location it includes:
- Faculty Supervised Teaching Experience
- On-site Visit by a Faculty Member in Order to Observe an Introductory Session and Follow-up Session and to do a Comprehensive Case Review
- Developing Skills for Handling More Advanced Case Management
Final Certificate Examination
This is a 6 hour, professionally administered exam that tests the student's knowledge of and application of the Creighton Model FertilityCare System.
If You are Interested in Becoming a Creighton Model FertilityCare Practitioner
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