Description
Course Learning Objective:
Lesson 1: Purpose
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Describe the structure, formation, and primary function of the placenta during pregnancy.
- Explain the historical significance of the placenta across cultures.
- Analyze its applications within medical and cosmetic industries.
Lesson 2: Physiology
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Identify the anatomy and physiology of the placenta.
- Distinguish variations in placental formation and umbilical cord attachments.
- Recognize key characteristics and abnormalities of the placenta.
- Apply appropriate vocabulary to describe placental structure and function.
Lesson 3: Placentophagy – Studies Involved
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Analyze existing research studies on placentophagy and summarize key findings.
- Differentiate between anecdotal evidence and placebo effect within the context of placentophagy studies.
- Apply critical evaluation skills to assess the quality and implications of placentophagy research.
Lesson 4: Standards of Practice and Professionalism
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Analyze the importance of upholding the highest professional and safety standards in placenta encapsulation services.
- Identify proper safe-handling and transportation guidelines.
- Evaluate the implications of consistently adhering to safety protocols in professional practice.
Lesson 5: Traditional Chinese Method vs Raw Method
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the two primary methods of placenta encapsulation: the Traditional Chinese Method and the Raw Method.
- Identify the benefits, risks, and concerns associated with each method.
- Compare and contrast the two approaches in terms of safety, efficacy, and professional application.
Lesson 6: Placenta Consumption: Guidelines and Contraindications
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Identify the recommended guidelines for placenta consumption.
- Recognize contraindications and circumstances in which placenta consumption is not safe.
- Apply safety considerations to determine when placenta consumption should be avoided.
Lesson 7: Getting Started – Supplies
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Identify the essential equipment and supplies required for the safe processing of placentas.
- Differentiate between reusable and single-use supplies, explaining the rationale for each.
- Explain the importance of preventing cross-contamination in placenta processing practices.
Lesson 8: Processing the Placenta – Day 1, 2 Parts
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Differentiate between processing procedures for frozen and fresh placentas.
- Identify the supplies required for Day 1 of placenta encapsulation.
- Demonstrate the step-by-step process for Day 1 encapsulation, including preparation, disinfection of the workspace, and end-of-day sanitation.
Lesson 9: Processing the Placenta – Day 2, 2 Parts
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Demonstrate step-by-step procedures for processing the placenta on Day 2.
- Prepare a placenta tincture following proper safety and professional guidelines.
- Instruct clients on appropriate consumption guidelines for encapsulated placenta products.
- Disinfect and reset the workspace according to professional safety standards at the conclusion of Day 2.
Lesson 10: Placenta Keepsakes
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Demonstrate techniques for creating keepsakes from the placenta, umbilical cord, and placenta powder.
- Apply appropriate safety and professional standards when preparing keepsakes.
- Integrate keepsake offerings as an optional service alongside placenta encapsulation for clients.
Lesson 11: Sanitization
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
- Identify and describe the required steps for proper equipment sanitization on Days 1 and 2 of the encapsulation process.
- Apply sanitization protocols consistently to maintain safety standards between clients.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of sanitization practices to ensure compliance with professional guidelines.
Lesson 12: Your Placenta Business – Getting Started
Upon completion of this lesson, learners will have the ability to:
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- Demonstrate the skills necessary to establish and operate a legal placenta services business, including contract creation and payment collection.
- Implement best practices for client communication to ensure professionalism and continuity of care.
- Evaluate strategies for positioning themselves as a trusted resource within their community.
