International Midwifery Comprehensive Course

Key Concepts that Anyone Needs to Know as an International Midwife

There are many reasons to practice midwifery abroad. Whether you’re working to improve maternal outcomes in developing countries or are trying to get a more comprehensive worldview on birth, it is vital to learn how to interact with cultures all around the globe. By gaining this perspective, you will enrich your career while helping your clients.

We designed the International Midwifery Comprehensive Course for midwives who want a more global approach to their practice. The course is led by Dr. Jill Chasse, a professional with over 20 years studying public health and Indigenous medicine. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of international midwifery before discussing health disparities you might experience in other countries. You’ll learn how you can help improve maternal morbidity and mortality rates across the globe. We’ll also discuss vector-borne diseases in pregnancy. By buying the course, you’ll have access to our exclusive Facebook group. Through studying the materials and connecting with the community, we’re confident you’ll enrich your skills regardless of where you practice.

At Empowering Midwifery Education, we’re here to ensure you’re constantly learning and growing! Once you buy this course, you’ll have lifetime access and can revisit as needed. You’ll have access to any future course updates free of charge. The class is virtual and gives you the ability to learn at your own pace so you can fit it around your busy schedule. You’ll also be able to ask questions throughout and get answers from our expert instructors. We can’t wait to help you unlock your potential by equipping you with knowledge!


Your Instructor


Dr. Jill Diana Chasse
Dr. Jill Diana Chasse

Dr. Jill Chasse is an experienced and accomplished Doctor of Public Health and Indigenous Medicine (DSTIM), Perinatal Epidemiologist and Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with over 20 years of experience as a birth worker in both health and psychology. In addition, she has over a decade of midwifery schooling and apprenticeships including homebirth, birth center, and hospital experience. She is also a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and holds a a state registration in naturopathic medicine


Her clinical strengths are in the areas of applied clinical epidemiology including clinical trauma, neuropsychology and psychopathology. Her preventive medicine concentration from her public health post graduate focus is in tropical medicine and global maternal/ infant health. She has worked in various federal health agencies including NIH and the CDC and is a certified EMT and Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) through CBI.


In 2020, Dr. Chasse passed her Board Certification in Naturopathic Medicine (ND) and was honored with a Doctor of Humanitarian Services award (DHS) . She is dedicated to volunteer and humanitarian work and has worked as a Duty Officer for the Red Cross Disaster Action Response, a Volunteer State Coordinator for Postpartum Support International (PSI), and a Medical Reserve Corps field epidemiologist.


Dr. Chasse lives in Northern NJ with her husband and amazing teenagers. She works as Adjunct Professor and Instructor at several universities, schools and programs and sees clients at Flor da Vida Women's Wellness Center. She enjoys teaching both the science and art of maternal/perinatal health, global health, and integrative medicine.


-Dr. Jill Diana Chasse, DrPH, PhD, MPA, MSpsy, IMD, CLC, CCTS-P, CFMP, DSTIM, ND


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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