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In regards to education - someone posted their credentials for a school local to them - and I wanted to share the credentials/program of a school near me as well just so everyone can understand that SOME programs are good and SOME programs are bad. SOME give a wonderful education, and SOME do not. Carefully choosing your course of study is important.
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Anatomy
Medical Terminology
Physiology
Fetal and Placental Development
Lab Work
Nutrition I
Nutrition II
Drugs and Interventions
Childbirth Education
Communication and Counseling
Risk Factors and Referrals
Basic Prenatal Care
Prenatal Discomforts
Prenatal Complications I
Prenatal Complications II
Labor and Delivery I
Labor and Delivery II
Pelvimetry and Fetal Position
Labor Support
Birth Complications I
Birth Complications II
Birth Complications III
Hospital Transport
Postpartum Normal I
Postpartum Normal II
Postpartum Changes
Breastfeeding
Postpartum Complications
Newborn Normal
Newborn Complications
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It is estimated that the education part only takes approximately 36 months (3 years), then to fulfill our state's requirements and the NARM PEP Requirements another 1-2 years. So 4-5 years total. It is then recommended a midwife continue to gain knowledge and experience by apprenticing even further before beginning her own practice.  I feel it is a balanced program for a CNM before seeking licensing.
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