Alberta Association of Midwives upcoming events

ESW Calgary - Wendy Wood & Mary Landsiedel (31-Aug-2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ESW Manual and Online Exam

You must complete and pass the online ESW exam prior to attending the workshop. Participants will not be able to attend the skills workshop without an exam certificate. It takes 1-2 business days to gain access to the online exam, so please plan accordingly.

Visit the CAM online store to;
- Order the ESW manual
- Access the online ESW exam

https://canadianmidwives.org/esw/

Please arrive 5 minutes early, and remember to bring your exam certificate. Please arrange to be off-call to avoid disruptions.

ESW Calgary - Wendy Wood & Mary Landsiedel (31-Aug-2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ESW Manual and Online Exam

Visit the CAM online store to;
- Order the ESW manual
- Access the online ESW exam

https://canadianmidwives.org/esw/

Please arrive 5 minutes early, and remember to bring your exam certificate. Please arrange to be off-call to avoid disruptions.

ESW Calgary - Wendy Wood & Mary Landsiedel (01-Sep-2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

ESW Manual and Online Exam

Visit the CAM online store to;
- Order the ESW manual
- Access the online ESW exam

https://canadianmidwives.org/esw/

Please arrive 5 minutes early, and remember to bring your exam certificate. Please arrange to be off-call to avoid disruptions.

ESW Calgary - Wendy Wood & Mary Landsiedel (01-Sep-2026)

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ESW Manual and Online Exam

Visit the CAM online store to;
- Order the ESW manual
- Access the online ESW exam

https://canadianmidwives.org/esw/

Please arrive 5 minutes early, and remember to bring your exam certificate. Please arrange to be off-call to avoid disruptions.

ESW Edmonton - Carly Beaulieu (11-Sep-2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ESW Manual and Online Exam

Visit the CAM online store to;
- Order the ESW manual
- Access the online ESW exam

https://canadianmidwives.org/esw/

Please arrive 5 minutes early, and remember to bring your exam certificate. Please arrange to be off-call to avoid disruptions.

Course Excerpt: Obstetrical Positioning (PCUS109) September 20th 2026 (20-Sep-2026)

Sun, 20 Sep 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pregnancy: Second & Third Trimester

Lab Session: September 20, 2026

Registration Deadline: August 17, 2026
Cost: $450

Important Registration Information:
After registering and submitting payment through the Alberta Association of Midwives, participants must complete the NAIT registration process. Please contact Jo Samu at jo.samu@alberta-midwives.ca to receive the required NAIT Registration Form and next steps.

This course introduces midwives and other pregnancy care providers to the practical application of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Designed for frontline clinicians, the program focuses on using bedside ultrasound to support timely clinical assessment and informed decision-making in maternity care.

Participants will gain a strong foundation in ultrasound principles, including how ultrasound works, safe equipment operation, image optimization, and appropriate transducer selection. The course also covers best practices for obtaining high-quality images while maintaining safe ultrasound standards.

Building on these fundamentals, learners will develop the practical skills needed to perform limited obstetrical POCUS examinations. Through guided instruction and hands-on learning, participants will learn to assess fetal position, recognize basic cross-sectional anatomy, and identify common normal and abnormal findings encountered during the second and third trimesters.

The course also emphasizes the appropriate use and limitations of bedside ultrasound, helping participants understand when POCUS can support clinical care and when referral for comprehensive diagnostic imaging is necessary.

The hands-on lab session will take place on September 20, 2026, where participants will apply their knowledge through supervised scanning practice and competency development.

Prior to the lab session, NAIT will provide enrolled participants with access to online course materials and mandatory pre-learning activities, which must be completed before attending the in-person lab.

Upon successful completion of the course and competency assessment, participants will receive a NAIT Microcredential and a Digital Badge, recognizing their achievement and allowing them to showcase their new skills professionally.

Eligibility:
In Alberta, sonography is a restricted practice. Enrollment is limited to regulated health professionals who are authorized to perform point-of-care ultrasound and can provide proof of eligibility as part of the NAIT registration process.

Webinar: Nutrition & Wellness for Busy Midwives (20-Oct-2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:15:00 GMT

Webinar: Nutrition & Wellness for Busy Midwives
Presented by Cindy Fortuna, R.H.N., C4 Wellness
Tuesday, October 20 | 12:15 p.m. MST

Join registered holistic nutritionist Cindy Fortuna, R.H.N. of C4 Wellness for an engaging and practical webinar designed specifically for midwives. This session will explore simple, sustainable nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help support your health and well-being while navigating the demands of clinical practice.

Topics will include:

Nutrition for sustainable weight management
The role of protein, healthy fats, and fibre-rich carbohydrates
Addressing fatigue and low energy
Blood sugar balance
Movement and fitness
Stress management and relaxation

Participants will leave with realistic, evidence-informed strategies to support energy, mood, sleep quality, stress management, metabolism, and overall well-being—without restrictive dieting or overwhelming lifestyle changes.

Whether you're looking to improve your own wellness or simply refresh your approach to healthy living, this session will provide practical tools you can start using right away.

Join: AAM Administrator is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Webinar: Nutrition & Wellness for Busy Midwives

Time: Oct 20, 2026 12:15 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89073401620?pwd=2HLu04qYoZFfM5l50rbiawfyICoIng.1

Meeting ID: 890 7340 1620

Passcode: 706107

Course Excerpt: Obstetrical Positioning (PCUS109) October 25th 2026 (25-Oct-2026)

Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pregnancy: Second & Third Trimester

Lab Session: October 25th, 2026

Registration Deadline: September 21st, 2026
Cost: $450

The hands-on lab session will take place on October 25, 2026, where participants will apply their knowledge through supervised scanning practice and competency development.

(Course Excerpt: Obstetrical Positioning (PCUS109) November 22nd 2026 (22-Nov-2026)

Sun, 22 Nov 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pregnancy: Second & Third Trimester

Lab Session: November 22, 2026

Registration Deadline: October 19, 2026
Cost: $450

The hands-on lab session will take place on September 20, 2026, where participants will apply their knowledge through supervised scanning practice and competency development.

(Course Excerpt: Obstetrical Positioning (PCUS109) December 13th 2026 (13-Dec-2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in Pregnancy: Second & Third Trimester

Lab Session: December 13th, 2026

Registration Deadline: November 9th, 2026
Cost: $450

The hands-on lab session will take place on December 13th, 2026, where participants will apply their knowledge through supervised scanning practice and competency development.