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ICEA Approved Trainer

ICEA Approved Trainer. IAT Program. ICEA: OUR MISSION.

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ICEA Approved Trainer

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  1. ICEA Approved Trainer IAT Program

  2. ICEA: OUR MISSION • The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) as a professional organization supports educators and other health care providers who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. • ICEA's goals are to provide: * Training and continuing education programs * Quality educational resources * Professional certification programs • ICEA is a nonprofit organization. Since its formation in 1960, ICEA members and member groups have remained autonomous, establishing their own policies and creating their own programs. There are no membership requirements for individuals other than a commitment to family-centered maternity care and the philosophy of freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth.

  3. International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) • Promoting freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives • Surviving and Thriving because of an Unwavering Commitment to Scientifically Evidence Based Teaching

  4. IAT PROGRAM • History (conceptualized in 2008) • Instructors were hired by ICEA. • ICEA’s way of increasing the number of certified educators & doulas. • Intended to increase membership in ICEA which is vital to our financial success.

  5. What is an IAT? • An IAT is an experienced, certified, childbirth educator or doula. • IATs develop their own businesses. They schedule workshops that are marketed in part on the ICEA website. • ICEA occasionally will provide a workshop lead to an IAT, but most students come through the website, and by personal contact with the IAT.

  6. What is an IAT? • IATs have chosen to enter into a business relationship with ICEA. • IATs are approved by ICEA to conduct Professional Training Workshops, which provide the CEUs to become a certified childbirth educator or doula. These workshops provide CEUs (16) as well as nursing CEU’s.

  7. What is an IAT? • IATs function as independent, approved, faculty for ICEA. • IATs are allowed to teach any workshop for which they hold an ICEA Certification. • IATs are required to teach from workshop objectives which have been developed and approved by ICEA.

  8. Steps to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • Applicant will submit the following to the ICEA Main Office. Payments will only be processed if the applicant is approved by the ICEA Board of Directors. • Resume/ CV • Enrollment Application Form • Payment of $450.00 • Commitment Agreement • Applicant must study and review the IAT PowerPoint or PDF.

  9. Steps to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • If all qualifications are met, members of the current ICEA Board of Directors will review the applicant's qualifications and arrange a conference/interview phone call for a questions and answer session. • Following the call, the Board of Directors will put the applicant’s approval to a vote and notify the candidate of their decision.

  10. Qualifications to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • Maintains continuous ICEA Membership • Supports the ICEA Mission & Philosophy • Must be a current member of CIMS and have been recognized as a CIMS Mother-Friendly Nurse. (Interested Mother-Friendly Labor Support Trainers ONLY) • Has attended the ICEA workshop(s) they will be teaching (Childbirth, Doula, or Mother-Friendly Labor Support) • Maintains ICEA certification in program (Doula/Childbirth Educator) they will be teaching (minimum of three years)

  11. Qualifications to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • Willingness and ability to teach at least one (1) ICEA Workshop per year. • Comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes.

  12. Qualifications to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • Has Professional Continuing Education in the named areas: • 20 hours Breast Feeding continuing education meeting the BFHI Global Criteria (provide contact hours). • Completed Wellstart International's Lactation Management Self-Study Modules • IBCLCs and CLCs may submit current certification • La Leche Leaders may submit contact hours • Four hour Minimum Perinatal Emotional Health (provide contact hours). • www.postpartum.net

  13. Qualifications to Become an ICEA Approved Trainer (IAT) • IAT has attended one ICEA or approved conference every three years. • ICEA has held a minimum of one workshop per year.

  14. An IAT is.. • The first exposure someone has with ICEA. • A direct link between the students and ICEA Certification Program and Membership. • Part of the ICEA Team, sharing your expertise.

  15. Board of Directors • The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who is responsible for the bylaws and the strategic goals for the Organization. • They are responsive to members’ concerns, and work directly with the main office on many issues. • Knowing the members of the Board will be very helpful to the IAT in obtaining and staying current on organizational information.

  16. Chair of the IAT Committee • The IAT Program is chaired by the President-Elect. • The IAT Chair will be the IAT’s go-to person for questions and help. • The IAT Chair will keep the IAT informed of changes in the program and will be responsive to the IAT’s needs and suggestions.

  17. Main Office Ryan Couch is ICEA’s Executive Director and is in charge of main office operations. He is very knowledgeable and an excellent resource.

  18. Main Office Holly Currie is ICEA’s Membership & Certification Director. The IAT will order workshop materials online and Holly will fill the request. Notify Holly of upcoming workshops and/or any changes in the status of a workshop. Mail all post-workshop forms to Holly (hcurrie@icea.org /919-863-9487).

  19. Main Office Amanda Wujcik is ICEA’s Convention & Conference Director. Amanda works with the hotels and vendors in putting the annual convention together. She works closely with the Board’s Chairman of Conventions. Amanda is also the Director of the Bookstore. Amanda will answer questions about ICEA products, thus taking and processing all orders.

  20. WWW.ICEA.ORG • The IAT is responsible for knowing and being able to refer to the ICEA website. • The IAT is responsible for notifying ICEA of a scheduled workshop and check the information for accuracy.

  21. ICEA Curriculum • The IAT needs to know and cover the objectives for each of the sessions in the workshop being taught. • Variations in presentations may be permitted as long as objectives are met. • Variations and hand-outs that are not included in the ICEA materials must be submitted to the main office for approval by the IAT committee.

  22. ICEA Curriculum • All workshop sessions and handouts are either on CDs or available through a hidden website link. Workshop forms, lists, and evaluations are also readily available on the ICEA website.

  23. How Adults Learn • Learning Styles • Learning Domains • Right Brain/Left Brain • Positives and negatives of teaching styles. • Understanding how adults learn will be very important in your preparation and in the success of your workshops.

  24. Workshop Attire • The IAT is working as a professional and office casual is the appropriate dress. • Making a good first impression will set the tone of the workshop. • Invite the attendees to wear casual comfortable clothing that will be appropriate for floor work.

  25. Skills Communication • Speak clearly and be easily understood • Listen attentively • Communicates directions clearly • Have a pleasing voice • Articulate well

  26. Skills Attitude • Confidence • Good interpersonal skills • Positive • Professional • Passionate • Empathetic • Friendly • Approachable • Enthusiastic

  27. Getting Started • Learn as much as you can about your new business. • Mentor other new IATs • Attend Annual Conventions • Network with IAT’s in person, via email, on Facebook • Observe as many educators as possible • Read and Study new evidence-based research

  28. Starting The Business • Decide what legal form the business will take. • Discuss with an attorney and financial advisor which form will work best. • Sole Proprietor • Limited Liability Corporation • Corporation

  29. Starting The Business • Know Federal and State/ Province Tax Laws that will effect the business. • Check with local Small Business Association Administration regarding regulations and laws with which your business will be required to comply. • Consider setting up a separate bank account for the business. Be aware of how keep accurate records for tax purposes, and what is and what is not deductible.

  30. Starting The Business • This may be a hard task. If the business will have it’s own website (which is recommended), be sure to choose a name that is not being used. • Select several names and use the Secretary of State website to search for fictitious names. • For website domain names, visit www.domainsearch.com • In Canada, check www.oncorp.com

  31. Starting The Business • The IAT may wish to design a logo to use on a website, business cards, letterhead, etc. • IATs may also use the ICEA logo with a business logo for increased credibility and market branding.

  32. Starting The Business Laptop If the IAT do not have access to a laptop computer and a LCD projector, this may need to be the first investments. Using audio visuals from locations of the workshop is fine but sometimes they are not reliable, and hotels will charge for use.

  33. Organizing a Workshop • First, find a location. • Presenting the first workshop will be much easier and less expensive. If the IAT goes to another facility, the IAT will want to prepare a contract giving the dates, what the IAT expects of the facility, and what they can expect from the IAT.

  34. Organizing a Workshop • ICEA recommends new IATs teach with an experienced IAT for the first two workshops. • Team teaching gives each instructor less responsibility and increases interest in the presentations for the students. • If team teaching, each instructor should be present at every session. • The IAT Chair will work with IATs to find someone with whom to teach.

  35. Organizing a Workshop • Make sure the location and audio visuals will be available. Check to be sure the dates chosen are not holidays, unless that is the intention. • Check the ICEA website to see if there are other workshops planned for the area. • Contact ICEA with dates, location, and contact information for the workshop. Verify information on the web-site is correct.

  36. Establishing a Workshop Fee • IATs may set the fee for workshops. • IATs may barter fees with participants and/or use a sliding scale fee structure. • IATs may also use scholarships to increase accessibility to workshops.

  37. Establishing a Workshop Fee • The IAT may charge a flat rate for large groups (provided by a hospital, etc.), with or without expenses, or may charge per person. • Track expenses so as not to take a financial loss. When working with a hotel, a contract for room rentals, audio visual, rooms at special rate, food, drinks and paper products may be required.

  38. Marketing a Workshop • An IAT may request a mailing list of members in the area where the workshop will be held. • The IAT can use regular mail or email. • Be sure to include the subject as ICEA workshop to avoid being sent straight to the spam box.

  39. Marketing a Workshop • ICEA will post the workshop information on the ICEA website. Anyone finding an IAT’s workshop through ICEA will need to contact the IAT directly. • If an inquiry about having a workshop comes directly to ICEA, the person will be directed to the geographic locator to select an IAT.

  40. Marketing a Workshop • Contact area hospitals • mail any marketing information • fax to labor and delivery units • Promote the workshop on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+

  41. Marketing a Workshop • Area Health Departments • WIC • Healthy Start • Other ICEA Childbirth Educators & Doulas • Support Groups • Other Birth Related Groups

  42. Preparing for a Workshop • Begin preparation early. • Allow 12 hours of preparation time for the first workshop. Adjust preparation time for other sessions as needed. • Create a workshop checklist for future workshops.

  43. Preparing for a Workshop The IAT is responsible for: • enrolling students • contacting them • collecting funds • sending receipts and confirmation letters • Sending certificates of completion

  44. Preparing for a Workshop • Review objectives • Brainstorm all information that should be covered • Decide on teaching strategies and activities • Sequence the information • Create Outline • Develop Script • Prepare PowerPoint • Develop a closing

  45. Activities and Teaching Strategies: • Uterus, Baby, Pelvis (models) • Graffiti Sheets, Group Work • Situation Cards or Learning Stations • Labor Rehearsal • ICEA Cervical Dilation Chart • Posters/ Charts • Supplemental reading materials • DVDs or YouTube Videos

  46. IAT Post Workshop Duties • Send evaluations, summary of evaluations, and attendance forms to ICEA Main Office within 30 days. • Review and recap what went well and what needs to be improved. • Make necessary changes and reorganize for the next workshop.

  47. Enjoy the Feeling of Success The IATs’ Resources for Workshops • ICEA Website • ICEA Staff at Main Office • ICEA President-Elect/ IAT Chair • IAT Mentors • Other IATs

  48. For additional Information, contact ICEA: For additional information, contact ICEA:Nancy Lantz RN, BSN, ICCE-CDPresident, ICEAConnie Livingston RN, BS, LCCE, FACCE, ICCEChair, IAT(937) 312-0544clivingston@birthsource.comRyan CouchExecutive DirectorHolly CurrieDirector, Certification and Membership Services www.icea.org

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