Cultivating a Sense of Belonging in Higher Education

Midwifery and all healthcare thrives with diversity, and our current educational systems are not inherently supportive of students from diverse, minority, and/or disadvantaged communities. Students from diverse backgrounds are well equipped to serve communities similar to their own, and concordant care can improve a client’s sense of well being and connection to their midwife. This webinar describes how to help students develop a sense of belonging, in order to encourage them that they are on the right path so they feel welcome in midwifery classrooms and professional settings. When these goals are achieved, midwives and clients alike are better off, and have more opportunities to flourish and succeed.

In this on-demand webinar from Equity In Midwifery Education, Felina Ortiz describes the relevance and significance of equity and inclusion in higher education. She discusses her personal history, and how that shaped her path towards this work. She then discusses the history of educational trauma, and how that impacts underrepresented students in modern day education. She describes the idea of inclusive education, how to implement that, and why it matters. The webinar comes to a close with effective ideas for creating a curriculum that involves inclusive education.

Upon completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Recall the Historical Trauma of US education systems
• Discuss why the sense of belonging is important in students' success
• List strategies that support a sense of inclusion
• Introduce an activity that supports preventing imposter syndrome, giving voice to non-majority students, and promoting inclusivity

HiveCE is an approved provider of continuing education by the California Board of Nursing, and this course meets the California Board of Nursing criteria for 1.5 hours of continuing education. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 17686, for 1.5 contact hours. (This is widely accepted nationwide as continuing education for nurses and midwives.)

This course meets criteria for Cultural Awareness training for NARM CPM Recertification.

Previously approved by MEAC for 1.5 hours of continuing education, approval number M1920-110- 0520DE through June 30th, 2022.

Note: Course completion does not authorize the learner to use skills outside their scope. Please refer to your state guidelines for determining scope of care.

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