Curriculum

This self-paced course will teach you everything you need to know to offer Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in a Primary Care, Midwifery or GYN practice.

  • Providing Conception Assistance vs. Infertility Treatment: Introduction to the Midwifery Model of Fertility Care

  • How to Care for Queer & Trans Patients

  • Statistics: IUI Success & Low Intervention IUI Care in Queer, Trans & Heterosexual Populations

  • Mastering Fertility Awareness Method, Ovulation Identification & Fertility Tracking Tools

  • Patient Screening, Preconception Visits & Follow Up Care

  • Sperm Counseling, Handling & Washing

  • Performing The IUI Procedure

  • Understanding Infertility & When to Refer

  • Running an IUI Business

9 Pinnacle CMEs* & 20 ACNM CEUs

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Refuge Midwifery. Pinnacle Conference, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
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*CMEs are for Physicians (AMA PRA Category 1™), Nurses (ANCC NCPD), Physician Assistants (AAPA Category 1), Social Workers (ASWB- ACE), Psychologists (APA CME)

Ray Rachlin, LM, CPM

A midwife, author, queer fertility expert and educator based in Philadelphia, Ray Rachlin (she/they) has provided inclusive care through their practice at Refuge since 2017. Co-author of the groundbreaking book, "Babymaking For Everybody: Family Building and Fertility for LBGTQ+ and Solo Parents," Ray’s work has been featured in Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Evidenced Based Birth. Committed to bringing high quality and well informed Queer & Trans fertility care to mainstream healthcare systems, Ray educates health professionals through online courses and in person at institutions including UC Davis, Mainline Health, Vanderbilt, and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

FAQ

  • Who can attend IUI For Healthcare Providers

    This course is designed for all types of midwives, OB/GYNs, family doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who want to help LGBTQ+ and solo parents grow their families through unmedicated Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) in a home or office setting.

  • What is covered in the class?

    IUI for Healthcare Providers will teach participants everything they need to know to provide LGBTQ centered fertility care outside of a reproductive endocrinology clinic, from patient education, how to perform IUI, sperm washing, and ways to integrate this service into your clinical practice.

  • My schedule is really busy, when does class happen

    This is a pre-recorded course that you have full access to, and includes 9 hours of course material, practice along sessions, and additional readings. You do not need to attend any sessions live in order to participate in this class or to earn CMEs.

  • Do you offer group pricing?

    Yes, group pricing is available for established group practices of 3+ people who want to learn together. Email [email protected] for more information.

  • Not a question but... IUI For Healthcare Providers is a big investment.

    Yes, and, IUI For Healthcare Providers is an investment that you will see full return on after your first two IUI clients—we believe in you! Additionally the class has been awarded 20 CEUs through ACNM and 9 CMEs through Pinnacle, which—whether or not these credits are applicable to you—represents a lot of continuing education.

Experiences

“This class is top-notch! All of the information is presented in a comprehensive and thorough manner. Ray does a fantastic job of explaining when and how, contraindications, when to refer and more. They even include help for the business side of providing this care in your community. Such a well-structured class! You'll be glad you took it. ”

Rebekah

“So grateful for this course. It was very well rounded, realistic, frank and thorough in how to provide this care and what that will look like as we initially start to integrate this into our practice as well as the ways we may evolve over time. I especially appreciated the strong emphasis on appropriate expectations for ourselves and for our clients. ”

Maya

“I was really pleased with the quality of this course. Everything was very thoughtfully planned out. The content was presented in an organized, holistic, and contextualized way, and all of the resources were well curated. There were engaging opportunities for discussion, and feedback and exchange of ideas was encouraged. I've already recommended the course to other midwives and students if/when you offer it again! ”

Holly

“Ray's IUI course was AWESOME! Thorough and approachable, this course is well organized and extensive. Ray covers the basics but also goes into detail, even covering IUI business logistics and advice. I really enjoyed the affirming and encouraging space that Ray holds as an instructor and would recommend this course to anyone interested in providing IUI to their community.”

Meshell

Pricing options

If you are a BIPOC provider, please email [email protected] to get a code for a 30% off scholarship. We want to make this course work for you.