My course was made to meet the needs of students I have trained mostly here in South Carolina, but can be done by any student anywhere. We have made many changes over the years and it keeps getting better. The outlines and forms should help keep you organized and on track. The book report form is a master; you will need to make copies to send as the books are finished. Additionally, you will need to keep copies of all completed forms for your records.
At the end of each unit send in the following:
• Copy of unit completed
• Two book reports
• Test answers from last 2 tests
• $25 for next unit (30 units in all)
Midwife To Be can now be done paperless at www.midwifetobe.com/moodle. Tests will be taken and graded instantly. Course work will be submitted on line to save mailing and time. Same price. Check it out. Pay pal used to collect payment and to get codes for each unit. Will be upgraded as new versions come out. Note new tests, quizzes and project outlines are being added as we finish them. (Note : if uploading hrs/book reports in Moodle is not the best way for you you can still do payments/testing on Moodle but can send COPIES of hrs and book reports for your files to me.)
I can send tests via email or fax. (But taking on Moodle is quicker and easier ).I will also send grades back on tests taken. Tests are closed book and are not to be shared with others. This is also known as the honor system. The hours required will be done by reading, studying, test taking, web search, videos, etc.
Clinical hours will be done as you can, and can include births, prenatal visits, postpartum visits, volunteering in Labor & Delivery, volunteering in Free, Medicaid and other prenatal clinics, EMT class (great to take in addition to other studies, Doula work, etc. Be creative…help out a local midwife or childbirth instructor to get your foot in the door. Take extra classes at the community college that will help (anatomy, record keeping, blood draw etc). You will have to piece your training together as other midwives before you have done.
Some may go on to take CPM with NARMS. I will help you with records I have if you go the PEP route. If you want my course to be submitted for your state for approval let me know. Life itself will also teach you. Be a good listener. Have good character traits. Learn to communicate effectively. Your own spouse, births, kids, breastfeeding experiences, etc. will teach you much.
Some may be able to join us here for weekend classes held every 6 months. Networking is fun and encouraging. Find or start a local study group as you can. Start going to births as you find a Midwife/Doctor to train you. BE CONSISTENT and you will get this done.
To start the course:
- You can take the course online through moodle by going to www.midwifetobe.com/moodle where you will set up an account and pay your fees using Moodle. or
- Click on PayPal button on upper right of the page.
It is also highly recommended that you connect with other students in the course by joining the Midwife-to-Be Yahoo group:
COST OF MIDWIFE TO BE:
Sign up including Unit 1 $50
other 29 units $25 each (pay as you go )=$725 Total
Total cost $775
Optional skills weekends (except in Alaska and SC as the hrs are required by state for Lic.) 5 at $50 each for DVD or $100 each for attending including optional lodging.
Total $250-$500
Optional Midwife clinical Trips to Uganda see clinical page for more info and costs. Midwives, students and doulas all welcome .
