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At New York Midwives, we believe continuing education is essential to advancing midwifery care and strengthening our collective impact. This section provides licensed midwives and midwifery students with access to high-quality educational resources, upcoming webinars, and hands-on clinical training opportunities.
Whether you are a seasoned clinician or just beginning your midwifery journey, NYM is committed to supporting your lifelong learning, professional development, and practice transformation, particularly in comprehensive reproductive and abortion care.
Below, you will find key resources related to our Abortion Training Initiative and other continuing education offerings.
Abortion Training Initiative
New York Midwives (NYM) is proud to offer a structured training pipeline for licensed midwives interested in expanding their scope of practice to include abortion care. This initiative includes a step-by-step training process (outlined below) that blends didactic learning, simulation practice, and supervised clinical placement.
🎥 Watch the Program Info Session
Recorded June 3, 2025: This recorded webinar provides a complete overview of the NYM Abortion Training Program, including program structure, eligibility, required didactics, and Q&A with program staff.
Approved Didactic Trainings
Our approved didactic offerings include the TEACH (Training in Early Abortion for Comprehensive Healthcare) Curriculum and the NYM Abortion Training Webinar Series.
TEACH Curriculum:
The TEACH Curriculum is available at no cost to eligible participants in our program through a sponsored registration code. Eligible learners should contact Tawana Nicholas at NYMAbortionProject@gmail.com to obtain the promotional code to waive the $60 course fee. The curriculum provides evidence-based, patient-centered education in abortion care, miscarriage management, contraceptive counseling, and reproductive health.
Access the curriculum here:
https://teachtraining.org/abortioncurriculum
Follow the interactive step-by-step guide below to create an account, register for the course, and apply the code during registration. The guide highlights where to enter the promotional code.
NYM Abortion Training Webinar Series
As part of our Abortion Training Initiative, NYM periodically hosts live webinar trainings designed to support midwives in building clinical knowledge, systems-based strategies, and practical skills for safe, evidence-based abortion care. These sessions may also fulfill didactic training requirements for eligible program participants when applicable.
At this time, no live webinar sessions are scheduled. Please check back periodically or stay tuned for announcements regarding future training opportunities.
An informational session recording remains available for midwives seeking an overview of the program and training pathway. This is the only session that may be viewed as a recording and still count toward participation requirements.
In-Person Simulation Skills Session
Clinical skills training is the final component of the NYM Abortion Training Program and is designed to provide participants with hands-on experience in manual vacuum aspiration (MVA) techniques, clinical protocols, and competency-based practice in a supervised setting. Completion of this training is required for consideration of clinical placement opportunities, depending on program requirements.
Upcoming Events
Join us for a full-day interactive training in Rochester, NY designed for midwives and midwifery students seeking to strengthen reproductive healthcare knowledge and procedural skills. This hands-on educational experience combines evidence-based didactic learning with clinical simulation focused on early pregnancy loss management, pain management for gynecologic procedures, cervical block simulation, and MVA procedure hand skills.
REGISTER HERE: https://buytickets.at/newyorkmidwives/2238989
How to Apply for Clinical Placement
Ready to begin your journey? Licensed midwives interested in participating in NYM’s Abortion Training Initiative must complete a brief application and upload supporting documents.
NOTE: An application is NOT required to participate in the didactic training sessions or the in-person simulation. However, an application is REQUIRED for those seeking to participate in the clinical rotation component.
Please review the eligibility criteria and required materials before applying (refer to the Training Pathway document above).
Required Materials:
- Updated resume or CV
- Proof of didactic training completion
- 3 professional references
- Letter of good standing or recommendation
Need Help?
Should you have any questions about the training process, eligibility, or timelines? Contact Tawana Nicholas, Program Manager at nymabortionproject@gmail.com or via telephone at (329) 228-8959.