The Maternity Center in El Paso, Texas was founded in 1976 by Shari Daniels. She directed its operations and midwifery programs until 1986. This was the first direct entry midwifery curriculum offered in the United States. The midwifery raining program graduated in excess of 400 midwives who are in practice all over the world. Her efforts on the behalf of the Maternity Center in El Paso was recognized in 1992 with a special award of achievement by the Midwives Alliance of North America. The knowledge and skills that made The Maternity Center's midwifery training program so successful are brought to the International School of Midwifery by Ms. Daniels.
Shari Daniels was then recruited by the Miami based National School of Technology which was the first school to enroll midwifery students under Florida's new law. It was mutually agreed that the students would be better served in an institution that focused solely on the study and practice of midwifery, whereupon the International School of Midwifery was born. The International School of Midwifery opened its doors in January 1996 with a three year midwifery program and a four month prelicensure course for internationally trained midwives. Any list of successful practicing Florida midwives contains a large percentage of ISOM graduates.
Program Objectives
ISOM will train midwives to work in a variety of settings. We believe that in today's competitive managed care/high malpractice environment, the future of direct entry midwifery will be in the high volume birth center. Our programs will teach students to function and manage this type of birthing venue.
Due to the fact that there is a shortage of midwives capable of working in these settings, we are in a position of having an agreement with South Beach Maternity Associates to train our students to be able to work in their birth centers.
Class Size
Class size for the core midwifery classes will average between 15 and 20 students to allow for personal attention and individualized instruction. None-core midwifery classes may have a larger class size.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The International School of Midwifery does not discriminate in the admission of its students. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Disclosure Statement
Courses are not necessarily taught in the same order as they appear in the curriculum outline. The school reserves the right to change the program outline, start dates, tuition, or to cancel programs. Currently enrolled students will not be affected by tuition increases. All program cancellations shall be in accordance with the Department of Education and the State of Florida rules and regulations.
Job Placement Assistance
Students are admitted to the school based upon the likelihood that they will be hirable upon graduation. Therefore, students that graduate either the Midwifery Assistant Program or the Midwifery Program with a Certificate or diploma that is endorsed "High Recommendation" will usually be offered a job by South Beach Maternity Associates, Inc. or its affiliates. (see diploma) Nothing herein guarantees employment, but South Beach Maternity Associates has strongly indicated its desire to hire our qualified graduates.
