The Introduction to Midwifery Program is a one semester program containing 150 classroom hours and limited clinical experience. The purpose of the program is to expose the prospective midwifery student to the reality of midwifery. The life of a midwife is more than just "delivering babies." It is the sacrifice of one's own life for the wellbeing of expectant mothers and their babies. It is having the responsibility of making decisions regarding births, the wellbeing of others, and living with the outcome of those decisions. Midwifery deals with the not-so-glamorous job of cleanup and hours of coaching with little or no sleep - and after finishing, to start all over again. It is missing anniversaries, parties, birthdays, dinners, holidays, and still giving of yourself for others.
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will receive a Certificate and will be qualified to sit the Certified Nursing Assistant examination.
