Knowledge: education

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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.

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.

Seattle Midwifery School 
http://www.seattlemidwifery.org

Private, nonprofit organization that offers training programs for direct-entry midwives, doulas, postpartum doulas, and childbirth educators.

NaturalHealers.com - Midwifery Schools Q and A 
http://www.naturalhealers.com/qa/midwifery.html

Provides information for those interested in midwifery. Also includes a directory of schools covering the US.

Oregon Midwifery 
http://www.oregonmidwifery.org

Midwifery resources for Oregon. Includes schools, professional organizations, links, birth stories.

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.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center - Midwifery Education Program 
http://www.downstate.edu/CHRP/Midwif/default.html

Offers various Nurse-Midwifery certifications. Accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives and located in Brooklyn, New York.

The Art of Midwifery 
http://www.joannedozor.com/

Offers aspiring midwives and doulas workshops and classes focusing on holistic non-interventive models of care.

Michigan School of Traditional Midwifery 
http://traditionalmidwife.com

Two year program combining correspondence learning and workshops. Scholarships available.

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.

Critical Visions 
http://www.criticalvisions.com

Critical care and specialty nursing and midwifery education consultants based in Australia.

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.

Sharing the Skills 
http://sharingtheskills.co.uk

Based in the UK. Study days focusing on breech births, twins and other unusual birth techniques.

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.

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.

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.

University of Sheffield - Master of Midwifery Programme 
http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mmid

A new international distance learning programme conducted over the internet. Leads to a masters level qualification for midwives or allied professionals.

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.

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.

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.

Newlife International School of Midwifery 
http://www.midwifeschool.org/Home.htm

Direct entry program located in the Philippines. Christian mission based organization affliated with the National College of Midwifery. Various certifications offered.

Midwives College of Utah 
http://www.midwifery.edu

Distance learning direct entry program. Offers degree and certification options.

Laurentian University 
http://midwifery.laurentian.ca/

Canadian school based in Sudbury, Ontario which offers educational programs in both English and French. Four year course.

Flinders University 
http://nursing.flinders.edu.au/about/index.php?id=11

Offers undergraduate courses at bachelors and honors levels. Based in Adelaide, Australia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

London South Bank University 
http://www.lsbu.ac.uk/php-cgiwrap/health/courses/view_category_courses.php3?CGId=61&CGName=P...

Offers postgraduate masters and degree courses. Also offers further professional development study days.

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.

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.

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.

Bell College - Diploma of Higher Education/BSc Midwifery 
http://www.bell.ac.uk/queries/h_hnd_detail.cfm?id=HED-20-01

Three year full-time course offering a choice of qualification levels for prospective students. Describes course details as well as entry pre-requisites. Also includes links to the application process. Based in Lanakshire, Scotland.

University of Limerick - Higher Diploma (Midwifery) 
http://www.rhw.ul.ie/nm/index.php?hdip_mid

Two year program for registered nurses who wish to join the profession. Describes entrance requirements, a brief break down of the course and direction for admission enquiries. Located in Ireland.

Bethlehem University - Faculty of Nursing - Midwifery Program 
http://www.bethlehem.edu/programs/nursing/midwifery.shtml

A two year course for qualified nurses. Provides extensive information on the course and information on admission criteria/process.

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.

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.

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.

School of Nursing and Midwifery 
http://nurse.bangor.ac.uk/courses/midwifery.php

Offers an eighty week course for those who are currently on Part 1 or 12 of the UK Professional Register for Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors to study for a Bachelor of Midwifery (Hons) qualification. Includes course information, entry requirements and selection procedure. Located in Bangor, Wales.

Charles Darwin University 
http://eagle.ntu.edu.au/NTU/Apps/coursere.nsf/P_Course_Select/F746152063F97ECF692570DF0049745C?O...

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.

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.

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.

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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