**Updated - GYNZONE SUBSCRIPTION**

MABC is offering free access to GynZone. GynZone is a web and app based program that delivers live conferences/webinars, online courses and educational videos related to Midwifery, available 24/7. For more information, please visit the GynZone website or review this quick 10 minute video introduction. 

MABC Members can access this subscription to help contribute toward their BCCNM CPD credit requirements.  

PLEASE NOTE:

• Gynzone access is limited to 100 Members at a time. Access will be granted on a first come, first served basis until further notice.  
• To gain access to the platform, complete and submit THIS FORM.
• A 3-month rotation for access to Gynzone will be implemented when 100 seats have been filled. At this time, you will be notified via email of the dates you have access to Gynzone modules.  
• Please note any existing work and certificates will still be accessible if your seat is removed. You will only temporarily lose access to videos until your next rotation for access. 
• If you do not activate your subscription within 4 weeks of receiving your emailed link, your invitation will be withdrawn.

To request a seat, complete this request form.

The MABC offers members access to an institutional Science Direct membership. This membership grants all MABC members access to the JOGC and other medical journals. Please follow these instructions to set up your account. 

The MABC believes that the historical and current contexts of Indigenous peoples in BC are important for midwives to understand and consider each day as they provide care. We actively encourage all midwives to complete a training course in Indigenous cultural safety, with the aim to improve cultural safety in the care of Indigenous people. We know that culturally safe care is better care, and better care leads to healthier communities.

We view Indigenous cultural safety as a lifelong learning journey, and we encourage all midwives to pursue multiple and ongoing education opportunities. 

The San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training Program is an online self-paced module, that is free to register for those registered with either Island Health or a PHSA agency. These individuals can register by using their work-assigned email to register over the San'yas platform here. If you are unable to enroll for free, please reach out to programs@bcmidwives.com to discuss subsidized payment options.

UBC Centre for Excellence in Indigenous Health runs various workshops throughout the year. 

The First Nations Health Authority offers free webinars in Cultural Humility on an ongoing basis. 

PHSA Indigenous Health and the Southwest Ontario Aboriginal Health Access Centre have developed an Indigenous Cultural Safety Learning Series where you can access free webinars. To register for upcoming seminars or to watch the videos of past seminars click here.

The MABC, BCCNM and UBC are working to create more educational opportunities for midwives in partnership with UBC CPD.  Midwives can subscribe on the UBC CPD site to receive updates and new course information.  There are many FREE courses that are offered through UBC CPD.

BC midwives may also be interested in other CME opportunities offered through the Rural Coordination Centre of BC 

BCCNM has approved various additional scope of practice certifications.

As these may change over time please refer to BCCNM Specialized Practice page for more information.