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Midwifery Program Mission Statement
The International Institute for Health Care Professionals’ Direct Entry Midwifery Program is committed to developing and nurturing the skills necessary to provide competent, compassionate, and client-centered care. This is achieved through the integration, application, and promotion of the Midwives Model of Care.

The Midwifery Program faculty and staff fully support the mission and purpose of the International Institute for Health Care Professionals. We believe that the philosophy and educational outcomes of the Midwifery Program align closely with the overarching mission of the College.

Midwifery Program Vision Statement
At the heart of all academic and clinical training at IIHCP is the Midwives Model of Care. The program faculty are dedicated to building a midwifery program known for its excellence, reflected in both its graduates and its educators.

It is our vision to continue advancing a program that upholds its founding principles while preparing the next generation of midwives through adherence to the philosophies and standards that guide our profession.

The International Institute for Healthcare Professionals (IIHCP) meets all the requirements of a post-secondary institution and is authorized to grant degrees, offering an Associate of Science in Midwifery. The IIHCP Midwifery Program is dedicated to excellence in health career education, supporting and challenging students to expand their healthcare knowledge and develop essential clinical skills.

To build a strong foundation in midwifery practice, the program:

Offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines theoretical instruction with skill development, preparing qualified students to sit for national board examinations and meet the licensing requirements of the State of Florida.
Employs experienced and motivated faculty who teach, demonstrate, and assess skills in a fully equipped simulation lab.
Engages midwives with decades of hands-on experience as instructors to provide a strong foundation in midwifery education.
Places students in birth centers and home birth practices to gain critical real-world, hands-on experience.
Supports multiple pathways to entering the midwifery profession, making the program accessible to a diverse range of aspiring midwives.

IIHCP’s Midwifery Program is pre-accredited by MEAC, the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council.

For further information, contact MEAC at 360-466-2080, info@meacschools.org or through their website www.meacschools.org.