Birth Center Basics
This is a great place to start with when deciding on opening a birth center!
Birth Center Basics is a great starter course for anyone thinking about starting a birth center. We spend a few hours talking about birth center standards of care and things to consider before investing into a birth center. This course will take you at least 4hrs to get through.
Course Curriculum
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StartUnited States Maternity Care (24:52)
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StartMidwifery Scope of Practice (19:48)
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StartMidwifery and Birth Center Standards of Care (9:28)
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StartAmerican Association of Birth Centers
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StartBirth Center Regulations (29:59)
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StartCommission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers
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StartKnow Your State & Federal Birth Center Regulations (27:15)
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StartBusiness Support Tools and Templates
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Your Instructor
Leslie Cornwell, CNM is a certified nurse-midwife, educator, and consultant dedicated to advancing accessible, evidence-based midwifery and women’s health care. With extensive clinical experience across home birth, birth center, and hospital settings, Leslie brings a practical, real-world approach to education that bridges clinical excellence with sustainable practice management.
As the founder of multiple education and consulting platforms—including Empowering Midwifery Education and Midwifery Business Consultation—Leslie has trained and mentored midwives, nurses, physicians, and birth professionals nationwide. Her courses are known for translating complex clinical guidelines, policies, and systems into clear, actionable tools that providers can confidently implement in their own practices.
Leslie is especially passionate about expanding scope, improving clinical confidence, and supporting midwives in building thriving, ethical, and financially sustainable practices. Through her Teachable courses, she combines clinical expertise, policy development, and real-life case application to empower providers at every stage of their professional journey.