Course description
ThinkNatal (TM) is a series of self-paced programs inviting you to deepen your understanding of birth-related trauma.
In this course, you will build the knowledge and skills to support ethical, trauma-informed informed consent in maternity care. Led by Kate Waterford, medical negilence lawyer, you will understand the legal and ethical principles of informed consent, and learn practical strategies for ongoing, collaborative consent.
Who is this course for?
Tailored for a diverse audience of health professionals who work with families during the perinatal period, this course offers a rich learning experience for individuals at all levels of expertise.
Course detail
- 4 lessons
- 3 quiz based evaluations
- Additional resources
Course access
This course is available to access for 12 months post-purchase. As ThinkNatal (TM) is a learning community and the understanding of birth trauma and its effects grows, course content will be continually updated.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain the principles of informed consent and informed decision-making, including their legal, ethical, and clinical significance in maternity care.
- Apply strategies to support ongoing, trauma-informed consent and shared decision-making in pregnancy, labour, and birth care.
- Analyse situations where consent may be compromised and evaluate appropriate responses that uphold legal requirements, patient autonomy, and ethical practice.
Bonus Module: Informed Consent
About ThinkNatal Training and Education Hub
At ThinkNatal Training and Education Hub, we support health professionals, birth workers, and those working with families in the perinatal period. So whether you're a midwife, a doctor, a mental health clinician, a pelvic health physio, or you're working in community health, our modules are designed to support your learning and knowledge of birth related trauma.