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Charles Sturt University - Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/
Based in New South Wales, Australia. Offers registered nurses the opportunity to become practitioners. Provides an in-depth course outline as well as information on entry requirements and scholarships. |
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Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing - http://www.midwives.org/
The home of nurse-midwifery in the US, providing innovative education for aspiring midwives. |
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McMaster University Midwifery Education Programme - http://www-fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery/
Program overview, requirements and course offerings leading to a B.H.Sc. in Midwifery. Ontario, Canada. |
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Rotunda Hospital - School of Midwifery - http://www.rotunda.ie/default.asp?p=mec
Based in Ireland. Provides details of courses offered, information for prospective students, school philosophy and describes the yearly prize-giving awards. |
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Laurentian University - http://midwifery.laurentian.ca/
Canadian school based in Sudbury, Ontario which offers educational programs in both English and French. Four year course. |
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Seattle Midwifery School - http://www.seattlemidwifery.org
Private, nonprofit organization that offers training programs for direct-entry midwives, doulas, postpartum doulas, and childbirth educators. |
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Massey University - Midwifery Programme - http://healthscience.massey.ac.nz/massey/depart/cohss/schools/school-of-health-and-social-services/midwifery/midwifery_home.cfm
Offers a Bachelor of Midwifery programme of three years duration. Also features postgraduate study as well as links to short courses on pharmacology and prescribing. Based in New Zealand with three regional campuses. |
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International Center for Traditional Childbearing - http://www.blackmidwives.org/
A non-profit African centered organization located in Portland, Oregon, created to promote the health of women and their families and to train Afro-American women aspiring to become midwives. |
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Association of Radical Midwives - Vision for Midwifery Education - http://www.radmid.demon.co.uk/vision.htm
Outlines the ARMS's project to collect views on, and recommend a vision for midwifery education requirements, structure and processes. |
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StudentMidwife.NET - http://www.studentmidwife.net/
Education based community for students of Midwifery and individuals seeking to enter the profession. Contains forums, educational resources, list of universities offering courses, blogs by students and regional social groups. |
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SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Midwifery Education Program - http://www.downstate.edu/CHRP/midwifery/index.html
Offers various Nurse-Midwifery certifications. Accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives and located in Brooklyn, New York. |
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Midwifery in Australia - http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/midwifefaq/australia.html#qual
An overview of the requirements and various pathways to midwifery available. Offers brief descriptions of qualifications needed, registration boards, education and information on professional bodies. |
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Birthingway College of Midwifery - http://www.birthingway.org/
Three year degree program training direct-entry midwives. Located in Portland, Oregon. Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) accredited. |
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Midwives College of Utah - http://www.midwifery.edu
Distance learning direct entry program. Offers degree and certification options. |
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The National College of Midwifery - http://www.midwiferycollege.org
Offers a number of degree courses in a distance learning format. Also includes course details, application requirements and fees. |
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Birthwise Midwifery School - http://www.birthwisemidwifery.org
Three year MEAC approved direct entry midwifery school located in Maine. Includes school policies, financial aid information, and course details. |
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Aviva Institute - http://avivainstitute.org
Offers on-line, distance based learning for midwives, doulas, breastfeeding coordinators and other related professionals. Provides course and certification details, further resources and a newsletter. |
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Oregon Midwifery - http://www.oregonmidwifery.org
Midwifery resources for Oregon. Includes schools, professional organizations, links, birth stories. |
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Ancient Art Midwifery Institute - http://www.ancientartmidwifery.com/
Home study based course designed as an in-depth introduction and apprenticeship to midwifery. No official accreditation offered at the present time. |
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Comadres Institute - http://www.comadresinstitute.com
A variety of programs and educational retreats focusing mainly on aquanatal and waterbirths. Offers workshops, classes and American Aquanatal Certification. |