Midwifery Ministry

(4 credits total) A study of plants, soil, insect pests, and cultivation of vegetable crops for home or commercial production. Students will have a garden project which will put into practice the theory learned in the classroom and in the ten-week summer gardening lab.

*Soil Preparation in the fall term is for .5 credit, and Pruning in the winter term is for .5 credit. Classroom instruction must be taken in the spring term for 1.5 credits, and a ten-week summer lab for 1.5 credits.

(3 credits) Explores the major issues relevant to Christian education, thus providing a basis for the development of a personal philosophy of education within the Christian context. An endeavor is made to discover the dynamic relationship between education and redemption, while illustrating means by which Christian principles may pervade every educational facet. Particular emphasis is given to implications for the student’s own life and for the educational and youth ministries of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

(3 credits) This class teaches basic sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation. It covers mistakes frequently made, and gives practice in constructing grammatical sentences. All students who place at this level must take this class in the first year, fall term sequence.

(3 credits) This course provides theory and practice in college composition. It teaches paragraph and essay construction, and the skills required for writing and documenting persuasive research papers. It also builds skills in logic and critical thinking.

(4 credits) A study of God’s natural laws and general physiology as they relate to health. Students will study God’s counsel regarding these laws in the Bible, the Spirit of Prophecy, and scientific literature which is consistent with inspiration. Lecture and practical experience will also be provided for CPR, first aid, and herbal and charcoal home remedies.

(1 credit each) A foundational course in music standards in worship and personal lifestyle, voice culture, choral singing, and music history. Students are expected to join the Hartland College Choir for three terms (Fall, Winter, Spring) and participate in all rehearsals and concerts. Students may take more than one year to complete the sequence.

*All students are required to participate in the campus choir for three consecutive quarters, as well as attend the music lectures that accompany this class, to fulfill graduation requirements.

Practical arts classes are considered remedial, but credits or life experience waivers must be on file to meet graduation requirements. Life experience waivers can be granted by the Academic Affairs Committee for those who have adequate prior experience. See the registrar for more information.

*Classroom instruction (three credits/term) must be taken as remedial work if the student has not previously (i.e., high school/academy) taken comparable classes or cannot demonstrate acceptable skills or life experience. Application to omit any of these classes must be made to the Curriculum Committee. Women: Cooking; Men: Auto Mechanics, Cooking.

PRAC 112: Cooking

(3 credits) This course covers basic cooking skills, therapeutic menus, meal planning for total vegetarians, budgeting, quantity cooking, food preservation, and in-class cooking experience. The aim of the class is to give each student the ability to share healthful cooking in their home and ministry. The course is required for all students.

PRAC 113: Auto Mechanics

(3 credits) This course teaches students the basic skills needed to troubleshoot problems on automobiles. Classes include theory and hands-on training. The course is required for all male students.

(3 credits) An introduction to the principles of the mind, within the framework of biblical concepts of mental health and human behavior.

(3 credits) A focus on the central theme of righteousness by faith as presented in the 1888 Minneapolis General Conference session. This course is designed to develop the true principles of Christ in the life of the students and prepare them to lead others to the kingdom through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.

(1 credit) This course is designed to provide various rules and parameters for biblical interpretation. The major focus of the course is practical. The goal is to help students develop sound methods of exegesis and application of biblical texts.

(4 credits) An examination of the entire Bible to discern its fundamental teachings, and preparation of study outlines to assist in presenting these teachings to others.

(4 credits) This course is divided into two parts. The first portion covers the planning and delivery of various academic speeches and other public speaking requirements. The last section covers homiletics and the process of planning and delivering sermons. Credit transfer of a college equivalent course is possible for the speech portion, but all students must take the homiletics portion.

(3 credits) A study of the prophetic book of Daniel and its fulfillment in history, with special emphasis on the prophetic heritage which stands behind the commitment and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Revelation I

(3 credits) A study of the prophetic book of Revelation and its fulfillment in history, with special emphasis on the prophetic heritage which stands behind the commitment and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This term covers the revelation of Jesus Christ in history through the seven churches, the seals, and the trumpets in the first eleven chapters of Revelation.

Revelation II

(3 credits) A continuation of Revelation I and an in-depth study of the final conflict of the great controversy between Christ and Satan as outlined in the last eleven chapters of Revelation. This class explores in some detail the events after the beginning of the time of the end in 1798.

(3 credits) This course covers the history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from its nineteenth-century Millerite roots, its organization and reorganization, and the development of its missionary activities, to its present worldwide expansion. Students will become acquainted with major events, themes, and developmental stages in the history of the SDA church, as well as the relevance of SDA history to contemporary issues in the church.

Life and Teachings of Jesus I

(3 credits) A comprehensive study of the life and teachings of Jesus as revealed in the four gospels, aimed at developing student appreciation of the impact of Christ upon one’s own life, as well as enabling the student to present the fundamental message of Jesus to others. This term covers Christ’s life from His incarnation through His transfiguration.

Life and Teachings of Jesus II

(3 credits) A continuation of Life and Teachings of Jesus I. This term covers Christ’s ministry following the Transfiguration to the Ascension.

(3 credits) A Christian perspective on successful courtship and marriage and proper parenting as presented in the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White. The lab deals with stewardship and other important family principles.

(4 credits each) This course is a detailed study of the structure and function of tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. The aim is to give each student an appreciation for the creative power and wisdom of God and a basic working knowledge of the human body.

(2 credits) This class familiarizes the students with the language of medicine. They will learn to pronounce, spell, and define medical terms used in today’s health care settings. This is accomplished by categorizing related terms into easily learned units and by introducing the students to the structure of medical language. This in turn will equip them to understand the terms included in the class textbook, as well as the new and unfamiliar terms they may encounter in a clinical setting.

(4 credits) In this course, basic massage therapy theory, terminology, and skills provide the foundations for further study. Students experience giving and receiving full-body classic Western massage. Emphasis is given to becoming comfortable with touch and developing sensitivity, awareness, intuition, and other skills which comprise the art of massage therapy. Students gain fundamental knowledge of musculoskeletal anatomy through basic palpation skills. (Prerequisite: BIOL 222 or permission of the instructor.)

(4 credits) A physiological and practical approach to the understanding and use of hydrotherapy as a God-ordained treatment modality and a study of how water of varying temperatures and in various states effects changes in nervous, circulatory, and muscular systems. (Prerequisite: HLMN 111 or permission of the instructor.)

(4 credits) This course, taught from a Christian perspective, is designed to certify the student to serve as a childbirth educator and/or doula. This comprehensive program will cover the aspects of pregnancy, labor, and postpartum. Topics covered will range from pregnancy nutrition and fitness to labor techniques and support, newborn care, postpartum adjustment, and much more. The goal of this course is to prepare the student to not only teach, but to design her own childbirth education classes, along with developing essential skills necessary to become a trained birth doula professional. Successful completion of these classes is a prerequisite to the certified professional midwifery program. Textbooks: The Ministry of Midwifery by Patti Barnes, CPM. A workbook will also be required for each student.

(6 credits) After completion of the CE/Doula modules listed above, the student who decides to continue on to become a midwife will be required to complete the following courses. The design of this curriculum is to prepare the student to take the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) and fulfill the scholastic and clinical requirements of NARM.

Textbooks (for the entire Midwifery program): Practical Skills Guide for Midwifery; Healing Passage: A Midwife’s Guide to the Care and Repair of Tissues; Myles’ Textbook for Midwives; Varney’s Midwifery; Human Labor and Birth; Holistic Midwifery: A Comprehensive Textbook for Midwives and Homebirth Practice; Understanding Diagnostic Tests in the Childbirth Year; The Breastfeeding Answer Book; Assessment and Care of the Well Newborn.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE I—OFFICE WORK

This module will cover the Midwifery Model of Care, various consent forms, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Law, cultural competency, and charting. It will also address the initial interview with prospective clients and the information to be gathered.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE II—INITIAL VISIT A

In this module, the student will learn how to conduct the initial visit. She will learn and demonstrate skills in physical assessment and prenatal examination. Routine blood work, Pap smear, and sterile speculum exams will also be covered.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE III—INITIAL VISIT B

Here the student will learn to use and read a urine dipstick and understand urinalysis. Sexually transmitted diseases and infections will be covered, as well as other indicators of risk during prenatal assessment.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE IV—PELVIC EXAM

The student will learn how to conduct a pelvic exam which includes pelvimetry, pelvic landmarks, pelvic floor muscles, and true cephelopelvic disproportion (CPD).

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE V—RISK SCREENING

In this segment the student will learn about hemoglobin and blood sugar testing, the Rh negative factor and ABO incompatibilities, and other risk factors. The use of ultrasound will also be discussed, as will genetic screening.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE VI—HANDS ON

Here the student will learn to use a doppler, fetascope, and other instruments. She will also learn and be required to demonstrate skill in the Leopold’s Maneuvers, reading fetal heart tone (FHT), and measuring fundal heights.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE VII—WOMEN’S DISEASES IN PREGNANCY

Both allopathic and non-allopathic usage in pregnancy will be examined with the pros and cons of each. Gestational diabetes and Group Beta Strep will be discussed, as will the assessment of the wellbeing of the fetus and possible risks.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE VIII—COMPLICATIONS A

In this segment the student will learn about various complications which may develop during the prenatal period, including hypertension, polyhydramnios, oligohydramnios, placental problems, and abnormal fetal positions.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE IX—COMPLICATIONS B

This module will cover more complications that arise during pregnancy, including common diseases, miscarriages, hydatidiform mole, ectopic pregnancies, hyperemesis gravidarum, and more.

MIWI 321 – ANTEPARTUM MODULE X—REVIEW AND FINALS

A review of all the major material covered in the antepartum modules will hopefully prepare the student for the final exam of this term.

(6 credits)

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE I—PREPARATION

This segment will cover the emergency birth plan, the relationship with collaborating physicians, the birth environment and implements, and the universal precautions such as hand washing and gloving.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE II—MONITORING LABOR A

In this module the student learns to determine labor; evaluate contractions; check station, effacement, and dilation; check vital signs; and chart during labor.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE III—MONITORING LABOR B

This segment will cover the evaluation of FHTs, the fetal position, fetal skull diameters, and how to determine when there is fetal distress. Positions for pushing and normal labor patterns will be examined.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE IV—MINOR INTERVENTIONS A

The student will learn about such interventions as episiotomies, amniotomies, perineal support, and preventing uterine inversion.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE V—MINOR INTERVENTIONS B

The use of medical oxygen, IV therapy, and urinary catheters will be discussed. The students will demonstrate skills in some of these interventions.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE VI—DELIVERY

Labor augmentation methods will be covered along with the pros and cons of each. The student will learn how a routine delivery should go, how to do cord clamping and cutting, and how to use a bulb syringe. Delivery of the placenta and examination of it will also be covered.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE VII—COMPLICATIONS A

The student will learn the various presentations of the baby and how to manage malpresentations.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE VIII—COMPLICATIONS B

This segment will cover such things as pendulous belly, synclitism and asynclitism, AROM, PROM, post-date pregnancy, and maternal exhaustion.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE IX—COMPLICATIONS C

This class will cover uterine rupture, uterine inversion, and amniotic embolism. Knowing when to transport and implementing a backup plan will be discussed in this module.

MIWI 322 – INTRAPARTUM MODULE X—REVIEW AND FINAL EXAM

(6 credits)

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE I—IMMEDIATE

Newborn assessment and APGAR scoring will be discussed in this segment along with recognizing birth defects, meconium aspiration, stillborn and newborn instructions.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE II—INTERVENTIONS

Here the student will learn how CPR, Delee, and bag and mask procedures are done. Eye prophylaxis will also be covered.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE III—NRP

This segment is devoted to neonatal resuscitation program (NRP), in which the student will have to be certified in NRP, which is a requirement before taking the NARM exam.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE IV—TEARS AND SUTURING

Recognizing tears and when and how to suture will be covered. Local anesthesia will be discussed.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE V—BLOOD LOSS

Various emergency and precautionary procedures will be covered in this module including assessment of blood loss, causes of blood loss, managing a hemorrhage, the use of bi-manual compression, managing shock, and monitoring vital signs.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE VI—NEWBORN CARE

The student will learn how to care for a newborn and how to initiate breastfeeding. Postpartum charting and waivers will also be covered.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE VII—POSTPARTUM COMPLICATIONS

How to recognize and manage postpartum complications will be discussed in this module. In addition, postpartum visits and instructions for the parents will be addressed.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE VIII—POSTPARTUM RESPONSIBILITIES

In this segment the student will learn about jaundice and its treatments, follow-up assessments, the birth certificate, counseling, and care for the circumcised baby.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE IX—MATERNAL CARE

Postpartum depression, psychosis, thrombophlebitis, separation of abdominal muscles, and other potential problems for the postpartum mother are discussed.

MIWI 323 – POSTPARTUM MODULE X—REVIEW AND FINALS

(16 credits each) A minimum of three consecutive terms in which to utilize and further develop skills learned at Hartland College. This includes observing, assisting, and delivering babies in birthing centers and in homes. Assisting in prenatals, newborn exams, and postpartum visits is also included. Clinical experience must be sufficient to fulfill NARM requirements. A research project is also a required part of this internship, as is developing a plan for a midwifery practice. Sites are subject to the approval of the Curriculum Committee.

(3 credits) A comprehensive course in the basic principles of human nutrition and food selection according to God-centered principles. A study of scriptural counsel regarding diet will be carefully pursued. (Prerequisites: HLMN 111, BIOL 222 and 223 or equivalent, or permission of the instructor.)

(4 credits) The focus of this course is to teach wise selections of food to minimize one’s risk for developing disease. Nutrition is also presented as a therapeutic mode to promote health in the presence of various diseases, including the effects of nutrients on the causes and symptoms of illness. (Prerequisites: BIOL 222 and 223 and NUTM 211, or permission of the instructor.)