The Birth Center Administration Program is a 1 semester program consisting of 150 classroom hours. The purpose of this program is to prepare the graduate midwife or administrative person to open a birth center from the business/financial point of view. The program will take the student through leasing and zoning, through the set up and include protocols, legal responsibilities, book keeping, and managed care negotiations.
Upon completion the student will receive a Certificate in Birth Center Administration.
COURSES FOR BIRTH CENTER ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM
COURSE # COURSE TITLE
PM410 Birth Center Set-up; 7 classes, 35 hours
PM420 Medical Staff Relationships; 2 classes, 10 hours
PM430 Office Safety and Security; 2 classes, 10 hours
PM440 Protocols; 2 classes, 10 hours
PM450 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities; 5 classes, 25 hours
PM460 Office Equipment; 2 classes, 10 hours
PM470 Record Management; 3 classes, 15 hours
PM480 Book Keeping; 2 classes, 10 hours
PM490 Insurances; 4 classes, 20 hours
PM495 Issues of Litigation; 1 class, 5 hours
TOTAL OF 150 CLASSROOM HOURS
