Resources for Medical Professionals

Provider Ten Step Education:
A limited number of seats are available at an institutional rate for M Health Fairview physicians, resident physicians, nurse practitioners nurse midwives, and others in a 3-4 hour online program specifically designed for all maternal-infant healthcare providers who work with expectant and new families and their babies. This course focuses on the healthcare provider's role in caring for pregnant and new families and is designed to help hospitals and communities provide the basics of early breastfeeding care and management of breastfeeding challenges, with a focus on implementing the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. For information about enrolling, contact the continuing education administrator for your department or email Mark.Spitzack@fairview.org.

Excellence In Care With The Ten Steps:
This 15-hour online program advances evidence-based infant feeding policies and practices in the hospital or clinic. It also provides the education cornerstone for hospitals who wish to pursue the designation of "Baby-Friendly"- and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to anyone who meets the system requirements. This workshop explores the rapidly changing role of all healthcare professionals in caring for pregnant and new families and is designed to help hospitals and communities provide the basics of early breastfeeding care, with a focus on implementing The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.

Students will have two months (60 days) to complete the course.

Presented online by Molly Pessl, RN, BSN, IBCLC, FILCA, an internationally recognized expert in maternity and pediatric care and lactation. Molly is the owner and director of Evergreen Perinatal Education.

Registration: Fairview and UMPhysicians employees should contact their leader to ask about being enrolled at an institutional rate. All others may register directly at evergreenperinataleducation.com, or for more information email Nanette.Vogel@fairview.org.

Other Professional Education in Breastfeeding and Lactation
On occasion we host or refer medical staff to a more intensive course on evidence-based breastfeeding and lactation care. This course may also serve as the beginning process for becoming an Internationally Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). For more information, email Mark.Spitzack@fairview.org.

Find lectures and presentations at Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota.

Lillehei Lecture Series: 
Description: You'll gain insight from the finest cardiologists in the nation when you participate in our weekly Lillehei Lecture Series. Cardiologists, primary care physicians and other health professionals are welcome to attend and learn about the latest information in treating heart disease.
Details: For more information, visit the Lillehei Lecture Series page

Cardiovascular Grand Rounds: 
Description: Physicians and other medical professionals can stay up-to-date on the latest developments in cardiology at weekly meetings of the Cardiovascular Grand Rounds. Grand Rounds present evolving diagnosis and treatment in heart care and provide a relevant, in-depth review of important cardiovascular topics. These meeting are held at the University of Minnesota and are part of the Academic Cardiology Lecture Series.
Details: For more information, visit the Cardiovascular Grand Rounds Calendar

Keeping you up to date on the latest techniques and news in sports medicine and orthopedic care is important to us. For more information, visit the M Health Fairview Sports Medicine Grand Rounds page.

Twin Cities Sports Medicine 2022 Conference

The M Health Fairview Twin Cities Sports Medicine annual conference on September 30, 2022, will feature national, regional, and local leaders in Sports Medicine and Orthopedics who will share the latest in research and treatment through expert lectures with questions-and-answers panel discussions on clinically important topics.

For more information, visit the Twin cities sports medicine 2022 conference page.

Child Family Life Educational Opportunities

The Child Family Life department at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital currently offers internship and practicum opportunities for both fall and spring semesters (We currently do not offer summer internship or practicum experiences). Our program abides by the Association of Child Life Professional’s (ACLP’s) standards for internship application deadlines. See below for specific practicum information.

The Student Program Coordinator for Internship and Practicum is Kristen Weston, CCLS (Kristen.Weston@fairview.org).

Child Life Specialist Internship

M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital offers a 16-week, 640-hour full time internship. Work hours vary depending upon the needs of the patients on each unit, but generally consists of working 32-40hrs/week. Some shifts or rotations may be completed at another M Health Fairview location. 

The number of interns accepted each semester varies depending on available staff resources. 

Eligibility Requirements:

The following minimum entrance requirements are consistent with national standards endorsed by the Association of Child Life Professionals.

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or in final semester of undergraduate program (We accept both affiliated AND unaffiliated interns) 
• Required coursework identified by the ACLP 
• Strong foundational knowledge of child development and family systems through coursework and experience 
• Experience with children both in and outside of a healthcare environment 
• Experience with all age groups and a variety of developmental levels is preferred  
• Experience with children and families from a variety of cultures is preferred 
• Ability to participate in a two-part interview process (all interviews will be virtual) 
• Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide additional information in support of their application. Such information may include references, course descriptions, etc. 
• If offered an internship, the candidate will be expected to complete a background check and health screening. 
• The internship program is accepting applications for Fall 2023. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 2023. 

The Application Process 

Individuals who have successfully completed the ACLP Eligibility Assessment may apply using the ACLP Internship Readiness Common Application. Child Family Life Education Opportunities

Once you have completed and downloaded your application as a ZIP file, please submit the ZIP file as an attachment to Kristen.Weston@fairview.org.

The Selection Process 

• Following the application deadline, all complete applications will be reviewed and considered by the child family life education committee.  
• Candidates will then be notified if they are being advanced to the interview process.  
• All internship placement offers will be made according to ACLP guidelines and published offer dates.

Practicum

Child Family Life Practicum

This practicum is intended to provide an observational opportunity to individuals interested in the child life profession. The participant will have opportunities to observe child life interactions through a minimum of 120 hours of supervision.  We hope to enhance the understanding of child development and effects the hospital experience can have on children as well as the value of preparation and play.
 
We offer practicums at both M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital and M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital.  

Fall applications are due the First Friday in May.  

Winter/Spring applications are due the first Friday in October.

M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital – MCH Practicum Application

M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital - Ridges Practicum application.
Child-life@fairview.org - (952) 892-2256.

To learn more about Child Family Life Services, visit our page.

The Application Process

Complete the application for the site to which you are applying and include the following:

• Professional resume outlining academic and clinical experiences, as well as other qualifications
• Completed essay questions
• Unofficial school transcript of child life course
• Two letters of reference from non-relatives

For information on becoming a certified Child Life Specialist, please visit the Association of Child Life Professional’s website. 

We offer a variety of continuing education courses for rehabilitation professionals. Courses are open to both Fairview and non-Fairview employees, unless otherwise noted. For more information on available courses, please visit the Rehabilitation Services CME page.

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