Frequently Asked Questions

Please visit the in-person course registration page for this information.

Please visit our CEU and CME information page.

In Person

• $895 (member) / $995 (non-member)

Online

• $895 (Member-only exclusive.)

The online course contains the exact content you would receive in person as well as some additional content that the in-person training does NOT include. The only stipulation we have for feeling as though you are “missing out” would be dependent on what type of learner you are. If you are more of a kinesthetic learner, the online training may be more difficult for you to retain, however, the content is the same.

Yes, the online course and the in-person course are the same cost and your credit can be applied. Email Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

You can transfer to a different course, including online, three weeks before your course date with no fee. Transfers that occur within that three-week period will incur a $175 fee. Contact Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

We will allow transfers on a case by case basis. However, per our refund policy, no refund can be given once the course has started. Contact Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

In Person

• Three weeks or more in advance of course dates: no charge for a course transfer, $75 processing fee for a refund.
• Less than three weeks in advance of course dates: $175 charge for a course transfer, ½ of course fee for a refund.

Online

• There are no refunds once the course has started.

There are no refunds once the course has started.

Yes. The course content you will receive is of the exact same value as you would receive in person.

A common inquiry we receive is about the cost included to cover meals and meeting space. Although NIFLA may no longer have to cover those specific costs, we now have new expenses to cover the cost of this online platform as well as it is maintenance and the initial costs to produce.

We are excited to provide an online training option! The savings and convenience offered through this online course along with the same high-quality training will provide an invaluable advantage for your pregnancy center.

Please see our CEU and CME Information page for this information.

Each purchase is intended for individual access. At the completion of this course, only one certificate will be generated in the name of the registrant.

NIFLA is required to keep an accurate list of attendees to comply with the accreditation standards of the California Board of Education and the Christian Medical and Dental Associations. As such, no sharing or group participation is allowed for this training.

If you use these materials to train personnel other than the original registrant, you will be responsible for a separate registration fee for each new user. Failure to comply may result in the loss of your NIFLA membership.

You have 45 days to complete the course.

Your 45 days start from the date of purchase.

We strongly encourage you to complete your training in a timely manner to allow ample time for retention and review.

Completing this training as quickly as possible is the most beneficial way to retain the information as well as get you to your hands-on training faster.

If you do not complete the course in 45 days, you will need to repurchase the course for an additional 45 days.

If you did not complete the course within 45 days due to extenuating circumstances beyond your control, you may request an extension of time to complete the course from NIFLA. Please email [email protected] to put in your request.

The course manual will be available to you as a digital download. Your introduction video will explain where to find the material and how to download it.

You are responsible for downloading and printing the materials in the time allotted. Once your 45 days has expired, you will no longer have access to these materials.

The manual is 490 pages (one-sided). However, the manual is split up by section so participants will only need to download and/or print a little at a time.

You do have the ability to order a pre-printed manual, however, you must understand the following:

• You must register for the online course before ordering. Only paid registrants will be able to receive a manual.
• To order a pre-printed manual you need to email [email protected] or call the NIFLA office at 540-372-3930. You will only need to pay for shipping and handling: $20.
• You have until 45 days after your course has expired to order a course manual.
• Only one manual is allowed per registrant.
• Due to COVID-19, we estimate shipping to take about 2 weeks. Because of this, we will give you a one-time 2-week extension to complete your course.
• While we are taking the necessary safety precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, you must understand the risk involved in having something shipped to you during this pandemic.
• Once a course manual has been shipped, there is no refund for your course regardless if you have started it or not.

Yes, the online course and the in-person course are the same cost and your credit can be applied. Email Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

You can transfer to a different course, including online, three weeks before your course date with no fee. Transfers that occur within that 3-week period will incur a $175 fee. Contact Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

We will allow transfers on a case by case basis. However, per our refund policy, no refund can be given once the course has started. Contact Micayla Rhoades at [email protected] to make this transfer.

The online course is the exact same content you would be receiving in person as well as some additional content that you would NOT have received coming in person. The only stipulation we have for feeling as though you were “missing out” would be dependent on what type of learner you are. If you are more of a kinesthetic learner, this may be more difficult for you to retain the information, however, the content is the same.

The in-person hands-on day is considered an orientation, which is exactly what we have provided for you in this online course. Much of your time spent in person is used to observe your instructor as well as your fellow students. The most crucial part of your hands-on learning experience will be in the second part of your training. Which is obtaining 50-75 supervised scans by a qualified medical care professional. We have created a scanning module for the online course and it adequately prepares you for the next step in your training.

Yes. At the completion of your course, a certificate will generate.

Three weeks or more in advance of course dates: no charge for a course transfer, $75 processing fee for a refund.

Less than three weeks in advance of course dates: $175 charge for a course transfer, ½ of course fee for a refund.

Breakfast and lunch will be served on location, dinner is at your expense.

NIFLA’s course manual with a hard copy of our most recent Policies and Procedures.

A Word document version of the Policies and Procedures will be sent to you after the course.

Course materials will include but is not limited to:

• Legal Basics and Concerns
• Policies and Procedures
• HIPPA
• Responsibilities of the Medical Personnel in the Medical Clinic Model
• Ultrasound Basics and Physics
• OB Ultrasound Anatomy
• Case Studies
• Orientation to Scanning
• Faith-Based Approach

Lodging and basic travel information will be provided for you in your confirmation email once you have been registered.

NIFLA chooses locations that have the capability to host our conference and lodging needs in its entirety. Alternatively, NIFLA may choose lodging that is close to our conference host center. We always get a group room block and group rate, so we encourage you to book along with our group for both camaraderie, convenience and savings.

To view travel and lodging information before registering, please visit our course registration page to find information on the course you are interested in attending.

Each course runs from Thursday to Saturday and the basic schedule is as follows:

Thursday

• 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. — Breakfast and registration
• 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Classroom Style Didactic Learning
• 2:00 p.m. — Directors split off to their own session

Friday

• 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. — Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. — Both tracks meet separately

Saturday

• 7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m. — Breakfast
• 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. — Medical track goes to hands-on orientation, Director’s track meets as normal
• 3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. — Both tracks come together for final remarks and closing (Certificates of completion will be given at this time)

The in-person hands-on day is considered an orientation. Much of your time spent in person is used to observe your instructor as well as your fellow students.

Depending on the class size, attendees will be split into three or four groups and will rotate between scanning sessions and instructors. In each session, you will get a turn with your hands on the transducer.

In the first half of the day, you will get comfortable with the machine by scanning your fellow attendees (it is optional for you to participate in being scanned). In the second half of the day, you will work with actual pregnant models.

The most crucial part of your hands-on learning experience will be in the second part of your training. Which is obtaining 50-75 supervised scans by a qualified medical care professional.