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rE-ENTRY TO PRACTICE

The re-entry to practice process (also called a refresher process) is for Certified Nurse-Midwives or Certified Midwives (CNM/CMs) who have previously been or are currently AMCB certified, but have been out of clinical practice and are looking to refresh their knowledge and skills in anticipation of re-entry to clinical midwifery practice. The American College of Nurse-Midwives guidelines on re-entry to clinical practice is available here: http://www.midwife.org/siteFiles/education/reentry_guidelines_2010.pdf.


Applying as a Re-entry student

We understand that circumstances are varied and re-entry needs are unique. Applicants are encouraged to call and speak with an admissions counselor at 215-951-2525 for individualized information. Re-entry applicants will need to submit:

Application materials can be downloaded here. A phone/web-based faculty interview is arranged with the applicant when application materials are complete. Students are responsible for identifying a clinical site during the application process (Clinical Site Form). Once a student is accepted into the re-entry process, the Institute processes a formal affiliation agreement with the proposed clinical site.


Re-entry Course of Study

Once accepted, students enroll at the Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University as non-matriculated students and are eligible to take courses as credit-by-exam. Course of study is determined after review of admission documents and an advisory meeting with the Associate Program Director. When students begin their studies, they are assigned a faculty contact available to them throughout their re-entry process. Refresher students also have access to the on-line virtual midwifery lounge where lively discussion occurs between basic midwifery students, Masters completion students and Institute faculty. Refresher process students are welcome to register for on-campus hand skills workshops scheduled throughout the year to participate in presentations, interactive clinical simulations and use of task trainers depending on their individual learning needs and preferences.


Credit-by-Exam

Credit-by-exam is a process where a student pays for one academic credit and is then given access to learner objectives, learner resources and faculty guidance for a course. The student studies the materials for the course and takes all course exams. Upon successful completion of course exams, the student is awarded credit-by-exam for the course. For example, if a student takes credit-by-exam for CMW-610 Antepartum Care, the student pays for one credit, studies, successfully takes the exams showing mastery of didactic content and is awarded 4 credits for CMW-610. Courses are taken as credit/no credit.

Successful completion of each credit-by-exam is recorded on the student’s transcript. Upon successful completion of theory courses, students are eligible to begin a supervised clinical experience under the direction of a qualified CNM/CM preceptor. Students must demonstrate competency in all aspects of midwifery care they are refreshing. Upon successful completion of the clinical practicum, the student is issued proof of re-entry to practice process completion by the Program Director and is able to obtain a transcript of all course work completed as credit-by-exam from the University Registrar.

While the course of study is individualized, a typical program of study for a midwife who has not practiced for more than 5 years includes credit-by-exam for the following courses:

Additionally, each applicant is responsible to check with their state regulatory board for any Board required courses such as: CMW-699 Advanced Physical Assessment, CMW-638, 639 Advanced Pharmacology I and II, CMW-604 Advanced Anatomy & Physiology and to see what re-entry requirements, if any, the Board has.

If you have questions about your unique circumstances, please contact an admissions ' counselor at 215-951-2525 or by email at InstituteofMidwifery@PhilaU.edu