M.S. IN MIDWIFERY UNIQUE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Your Knowledge of the Computer
• Clinical Preceptorship
• Clinical Requirements
• Insurance Coverage
• Accreditation and Certification

Recommended Computer Systems & Your Knowledge of the Computer

Our computer environment is intuitive and easy to use; however, students will need to have basic knowledge of computer skills, word processing, and Internet use. At orientation students learn how they will use the computer during their program of study and how they will communicate with both their faculty and classmates. Students new to computers are encouraged to enroll in a computer course prior to orientation. Computer specifications change over time. Generally a computer (Mac or PC) that is 2-3 years old with a good internet connection will be sufficient for the program. As a guide, see the most recent specifications outlined by the university: http://www.philau.edu/oit/computingsupport/documentation/

In addition to a computer, Program Specific Requirements include:

Clinical Preceptorship
The program is six semesters of full time study. The first two semesters include didactic courses only. The second two semesters include didactic and office based clinical courses requiring 12-16 hours per week of clinical. During the last two semesters, didactic work continues and the clinical experience includes all phases of labor, and birth and well-woman care and may be require up to 40 hours per week. Only part-time employment should be considered while undertaking this full-time program.

Clinical Requirements
Students are required to be "safe beginner level practitioners" before graduation. Evaluation of clinical progress is competency based with the following minimum guidelines:

• 10 preconception care visits
• 40 new antepartum visits
• 130 return antepartum visits
• 40 labor management experiences
• 40 births
• 20 postpartum visits (0-5 days)
• 40 newborn assessments
• 10 breast-feeding support visits
• 20 postpartum visits (4-8 weeks)
• 40 primary care visits
• 30 family planning visits
• 30 gynecologic care visits
• 20 peri/postmenopausal visits.

Insurance Coverage
Students must show proof of coverage for malpractice liability prior to starting clinical rotations. This insurance is readily available to students through the ACNM. Students are responsible for their own medical and dental care while enrolled in the program. Students may need to submit to, and be financially responsible for, any reasonable health screening that is required by a clinical agency beyond that required by The Midwifery Institute of Philadelphia University for admission.

Accreditation and Certification

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education recognized by the American College of Nurse-Midwives. Their mailing address is: ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), 8403 Colesville Road, Ste. 1550, Silver Spring, MD 20910-6374, (240) 485-1800.

Graduates are eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) to earn the credential CNM or CM. Completion of the program prepares graduates to work in all practice settings.