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Navigating the Study Packet Table of Contents | Overview | Framework | Lesson 1 | Lesson 2 | Lesson 3 | Lesson 4 | Lesson 5 | Lesson 6 | Lesson 7 | Lesson 8 | Lesson 9 | Lesson 10 | Authors/Acknowledgements | Appendix A | Appendix B | Appendix C | Appendix D | Appendix E | Appendix F | Download PDF Version The Table of Contents has longer descriptions of these links.

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Independent Study Overview

This Independent Study is designed to accompany the birth-related CD-ROMs created by the RSA Region V Interpreter Education Project at the College of St. Catherine. These CD-ROMs include:

• All in Due Time: Perspectives on Childbirth from Deaf Parents. This is a two CD set. Both CDs are used in this study packet.
• Birth Companions: Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English
• Video is currently available online. CDs can be purchased from the CATIE Center.

The purpose of this packet is to provide a venue for learning the specialty of pregnancy, childbirth and birthing companions and incorporate this knowledge when interpreting.

Study Packet Objectives

Through completing the activities in the study packet, users will be able to:

• Install necessary software and navigate CD-ROMs containing digital video and links to Internet resources,
• Become familiar with anatomy and physiology involved in childbirth,
• Develop a list of specialized childbirth vocabulary for use in source and target languages,
• Identify settings and health care professionals involved in childbirth,
• Explain the changes that occur during pregnancy, labor and delivery,
• Identify the variety of childbirth experiences,
• Utilize resources on childbirth and birthing companions,
• Discuss how the Code of Professional Conduct can guide our ethical decision-making.

Required Materials (Resources and Media)

Computer and Printer
Required for playing CD-ROMs, printing out diagrams and worksheets, and accessing resources on the Internet.

Video Camera
Required for videotaping assignments for use in self-assessment and analysis.

Internet Access
Required to access websites related to childbirth and birthing companions.

CD-ROMs (or access to video online)

1. All in Due Time: Perspectives on Childbirth from Deaf Parents Discs 1 & 2
2. Birth Companions: Perspectives on Doulas and Nurse Midwives in ASL and English

Earning CEUs for this Independent Study

By completing the activities in this packet you may earn up to 2.0 CEUs for RID’s CMP/ACET Program. Prior to starting the packet, you will need to contact an Approved Sponsor and submit an Independent Study Plan. A sample plan is included in Appendix E.

To have the CATIE Center process your CEUs, click here for an online application form.

To find another approved sponsor, you can visit RID's website.