Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction to Genetics for Midwives

    • Introduction to the Topic of Genetics

    • Assignments for Genetics Module

    • Genetics Vocabulary List

    • Khan Academy Videos for Genetics Module

    • Genetics Introduction
  • 2

    Genetics Basics - Readings

    • Gametogenesis, Fertilization, Implantation - Reading

    • Development of Early Structures - Reading

    • Zygotic, Embryonic and Fetal Development - Reading

    • Fertilization and Implantation from HEAT Module
  • 3

    Genetics Basics

    • Mitosis and Meiosis - videos

    • Fetal Development Presentation by Cristina Dyck

    • Fetal Development Chart

    • Genetic Basics Quiz
  • 4

    Genetic Testing

    • Genetic Testing and Genetic Counseling

    • Lamb in Artificial Womb and Genetics Ethics Discussion

    • Prenatal Genetic Testing - ACOG

    • ACOG Prenatal Testing Chart

    • Having children when the parents are blood relatives

    • Down Syndrome Signs
  • 5

    Assessment of Pregnancy and Gestational Age

    • Diagnosing Pregnancy - Reading

    • Signs of Pregnancy and Calculating Due Date

    • 1. Gestational Wheel - Back

    • 2. Gestational wheel - Front

    • 3. Gestational Wheel - Dates - movable front part
  • 6

    Teratogens

    • Teratogens

    • Pesticides are Poison.Hesperian Foundation

    • Pesticides - newpaper article and study regarding Pesticides in Mexico

    • Teratogen Quiz
  • 7

    Interview with Drs. Garcia and Dowell.Nov 2020

    • Interview.Dra.Rosalinda.Garcia and Dr.Arturo.Dowell.Fetal.Maternal.Specialist
  • 8

    Genetic Resources - GERMAN

    • Genetics Vocabulary in German

    • Die Befruchtung der Eizelle - Eine Schwangerschaft beginnt (Fertilization)

    • Signs of Pregnancy - German