Practical Pharmacology was designed to match the way the mind of a midwife best learns and remembers information...case studies!

This course covers the proper use of:
  • Anti-hemorrhagics (including TXA)
  • Rh immune globulin
  • Sterile water papules
  • Antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis
  • Epinephrine for anaphylaxis
  • Medical oxygen
  • Anesthetics for perineal repair
  • Erythromycin
  • Vitamin K


Approved by MEAC for 5 hours of continuing education under approval number M2223-42-02211DE through 2/28/2025.

YES! This course meets the criteria for LD&D Renewal for CPMs licensed in Oregon.

  • Holly Scholles

    Instructor Bio:

    Holly Scholles, MA, CPM, is a homebirth midwife with over 40 years of experience, and was the founder and president of Birthingway College of Midwifery. She is also an anthropologist specializing in human reproduction and medical anthropology.

    Holly Scholles

    MA, CPM

Course curriculum

  • 01
    Pharmocological Prevention of Postpartum Hemorrhage
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    • 1.1 Pitocin for PPH Prevention
    • 1.2 Carbetocin for PPH Prevention
    • 1.3 Misoprostil for PPH Prevention
    • 1.4 Methergine for PPH Prevention
    • 1.5 Syntometrine for PPH Prevention
    • PPH Prevention Post-Test
    • Case Study: Nebila Part 1
    • Learning Exercise: What should Nebila's midwife do next?
    • Articles and Resources
    • Directory of State Formularies for CPMs
  • 02
    Pharmocological Treatment for Postpartum Hemorrhage
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    • 2.1. Uterotonics for PPH Treatment
    • 2.2 TXA and Hemabate for PPH Treatment
    • 2.3 Case Study: Nebila Part 2 & PPH Conclusion
    • PPH Treatment Post-Test
    • PDF: FIGO recommendations on the management of postpartum hemorrhage 2022
  • 03
    Rh Immune Globulin
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    • 3.1 Case Study: Esther
    • PDF: RhoGAM Prescribing Information
    • Rh Immune Globulin Post-Test
  • 04
    Antibiotics for GBS Prophylaxis
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    • 4.1 Case Study: Shonitia Part 1
    • GBS Prophylaxis Guidelines/Opinion Statements
    • GBS Prophylaxis Post-test
  • 05
    Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis
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    • 5.1 Recent Changes to Epinephrine Protocols
    • 5.2 Shonitia Part 2 Treating Anaphylaxis
    • Epinephrine for Anaphylaxis Post-test
  • 06
    Medical Oxygen
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    • 6.1 All About Oxygen
    • Resources
    • Medical Oxygen Post-test
  • 07
    Sterile Water Papules
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    • Case study: Monique
    • Resources
    • Sterile Water Papules Post-test
  • 08
    PP Anesthetic
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    • All About Anesthetics
    • Case Study: Juana
    • Printable PDF: Lidocaine Reference Card
    • Anesthetic for Perineal Repair Post-test
  • 09
    Erthyromycin
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    • Baby Mahto
    • Erythromycin Post-test
  • 10
    Vitamin K
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    • 10.1 Case Study: Deborah and Marco's Fourth Baby
    • Resources
    • Vitamin K Post-test

Practical Pharmacology Only

Instant on-demand access to Foundational Pharmacology only, for 5 hours of MEAC approved CE

Pharmacology for Community Birth Midwifery Bundle

Instant on-demand access to this course, and to Practical Pharmacology, for a total of 7 hours of MEAC approved CE