Midwifery Program

The International Institute for Health Care Professionals currently offers a three-year, direct-entry Midwifery Program leading to an Associate of Science degree. Applicants with prior education in midwifery, nursing, or medicine may be eligible for transfer credit and advanced standing upon transcript evaluation.

3-Year Direct Entry Midwifery Program

Program credit hours: 112 credits
Program Delivery: Residential
Credential Awarded: Associate Degree

Program Description

The Direct-Entry Midwifery Program at IIHCP is a three-year Associate of Science degree program that prepares professional midwives for independent practice. It is designed for students with no prior education in midwifery or nursing. Graduates are eligible for national certification as Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs) and for licensure as midwives in the state of Florida. Licensed Midwives provide comprehensive care, including prenatal care, skilled birthing support, and postpartum and newborn care, in community settings such as birth centers, clinics, and home birth practices.

The program emphasizes assessment and care for low-risk pregnancies in out-of-hospital settings. The Midwifery Core Curriculum consists of 112 credit hours completed over three years.

The program meets the accreditation requirements of the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools and the Florida Commission for Independent Education. The curriculum is designed to align with both the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) requirements for entry-level midwives and the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) Core Competencies. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the NARM certification exam and to practice as Licensed Midwives in the state of Florida.

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