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Charles Sturt University - Graduate Diploma of Midwifery - http://www.csu.edu.au/courses/
Based in New South Wales, Australia. Offers registered nurses the opportunity to become practitioners. Provides an in-depth course outline as well as information on entry requirements and scholarships. |
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McMaster University Midwifery Education Programme - http://www-fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery/
Program overview, requirements and course offerings leading to a B.H.Sc. in Midwifery. Ontario, Canada. |
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Laurentian University - http://midwifery.laurentian.ca/
Canadian school based in Sudbury, Ontario which offers educational programs in both English and French. Four year course. |
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Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing - http://www.midwives.org/
The home of nurse-midwifery in the US, providing innovative education for aspiring midwives. |
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Rotunda Hospital - School of Midwifery - http://www.rotunda.ie/showpage.asp?p=schoolofmidwifery
Based in Ireland. Provides details of courses offered, information for prospective students, school philosophy and describes the yearly prize-giving awards. |
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INAM - Institute of Nursing and Midwifery - http://www.brighton.ac.uk/inam/
Offers many levels of courses. Pre/Post-registration, postgraduate and return to practice. Located in Brighton, UK. |
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Seattle Midwifery School - http://www.seattlemidwifery.org
Private, nonprofit organization that offers training programs for direct-entry midwives, doulas, postpartum doulas, and childbirth educators. |
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Bethlehem University - Faculty of Nursing - Midwifery Program - http://www.bethlehem.edu/programs/nursing/midwifery.shtml
A two year course for qualified nurses. Provides information on the course and information on admission criteria/process. |
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Birthingway College of Midwifery - http://www.birthingway.org/
Three year degree program training direct-entry midwives. Located in Portland, Oregon. Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) accredited. |
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Midwifery in Australia - http://www.efn.org/~djz/birth/midwifefaq/australia.html#qual
An overview of the requirements and various pathways to midwifery available. Offers brief descriptions of qualifications needed, registration boards, education and information on professional bodies. |
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International Center for Traditional Childbearing - http://www.blackmidwives.org/
A non-profit African centered organization located in Portland, Oregon, created to promote the health of women and their families and to train Afro-American women aspiring to become midwives. |
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Flinders University - http://nursing.flinders.edu.au/about/index.php?id=11
Offers undergraduate courses at bachelors and honors levels. Based in Adelaide, Australia. |
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Maternidad La Luz - http://maternidadlaluz.com
Accredited MEAC school located in El Paso, Texas. Educational program located within a birthing center, provides all clinical experience onsite. |
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The National College of Midwifery - http://www.midwiferycollege.org
Offers a number of degree courses in a distance learning format. Also includes course details, application requirements and fees. |
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Comadres Institute - http://www.comadresinstitute.com
A variety of programs and educational retreats focusing mainly on aquanatal and waterbirths. Offers workshops, classes and American Aquanatal Certification. |
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Ancient Art Midwifery Institute - http://www.ancientartmidwifery.com/
Home study based course designed as an in-depth introduction and apprenticeship to midwifery. No official accreditation offered at the present time. |
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Greenwich University - Midwifery (Pre-Registration) BSc Hons/DipHE - http://www.gre.ac.uk/courses/ug/nur/b710
Based in the Uk. Offers a three year direct-entry course at both diploma and degree levels. Features content and structure of the course and lists entry requirements. |
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Massey University - Midwifery Programme - http://healthscience.massey.ac.nz/midwifery/index.shtml
Offers a Bachelor of Midwifery programme of three years duration. Also features postgraduate study as well as links to short courses on pharmacology and prescribing. Based in New Zealand with three regional campuses. |
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Midwives College of Utah - http://www.midwifery.edu
Distance learning direct entry program. Offers degree and certification options. |
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Midwifery Education - http://haneydaw.myweb.uga.edu/twwh/midwifery.html
An interview with a health professional who has worked in several countries, including Cambodia, Indonesia, and Somalia. Offers an insight into the difference between professionals and traditional birth attendants. |
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Birthwise Midwifery School - http://www.birthwisemidwifery.org
Three year MEAC approved direct entry midwifery school located in Maine. Includes school policies, financial aid information, and course details. |
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Canterbury Christ Church University - Undergraduate Midwifery Course - http://www.canterbury.ac.uk/courses/prospectus/undergraduate/c.asp?courseUrl=midwifery
Located in the UK. Features course content and structure, entry requirements, and a description of the interview process. Also offers links to postgraduate courses for qualified nurses who wish to join the profession. |
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National Midwifery Institute Inc. - http://www.nationalmidwiferyinstitute.com
A three year direct entry distance learning program. Details a curriculum overview as well as a student section, tuition fees and FAQ. Based in Vermont. |
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Sharing the Skills - http://sharingtheskills.co.uk
Based in the UK. Study days focusing on breech births, twins and other unusual birth techniques. |
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Student Midwives Sanctuary - http://www.studentmidwives.co.uk
The home of students in the UK. Provides support, advice and information for all aspiring and current students before and during their midwifery education. |
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Oregon Midwifery - http://www.oregonmidwifery.org
Midwifery resources for Oregon. Includes schools, professional organizations, links, birth stories. |
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Postgraduate and Post-registration Courses - Academic Division of Midwifery - http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/midwifery/courses/post/mid-ed.php
Located at the University of Nottingham, UK. Offers the already qualified postgraduate and post-registration courses aimed at furthering professional development. Includes course aims, modules and admission requirements as well as links to BSc, MSc and MPhil/PhD options. |
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The Russian Birth Project - http://www.geocities.com/melaniyasdream/RBPhomepage.html
Midwifery internship and Orthodox service mission in a maternity hospital in St. Petersburg, Russia, for student midwives. |
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The Art of Midwifery - http://www.joannedozor.com/
Offers aspiring midwives and doulas workshops and classes focusing on holistic non-interventive models of care. |
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Well Mother - http://www.btinternet.com/~wellmother/midwives.htm
Courses for midwives focusing on the use of shiatsu and massage, aiming to develop sensitive and holistic care. |
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University of Paisley - Undergraduate Midwifery Courses - http://www.paisley.ac.uk/courses/ug-courseinfo.asp?courseid=579
Located in Scotland. Lists entry requirements for aspiring midwives as well as course details. Also includes links to postgraduate courses for the qualified. |
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Coventry University - Midwifery - http://www.coventry.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-full-time-a-z/a/457
Features various programs and courses for undergraduates, continuing professional development and those who wish to return to practice. Provides similar course links to each with full descriptions of course details and requirements for study. UK based. |
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University of Portsmouth | BSc (Hons) Midwifery - http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/coursetypes/undergraduate/BScHonsMidwifery/
Two year course which offers the opportunity for diploma qualified practitioners to study to degree level. Provides links to course details and teaching and assessment methods. |
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Charles Darwin University - http://eagle.ntu.edu.au/NTU/Apps/coursere.nsf/P_Course_Select/F746152063F97ECF692570DF0049745C?OpenDocument
Offers a choice of qualification levels to already qualified nurses who wish to join the profession. Includes an introduction, selection criteria and outlines theoretical content and clinical experience requirements. |
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The Linda Kimber Programme - http://www.childbirth-massage.co.uk/courses.shtml
Massage for pregnancy and childbirth. A choice of courses specifically aimed at midwives and doulas. Located in Horton, UK. |