and to preserve the apprenticeship tradition."
Do I have to be a nurse to be a midwife?
No. A midwife may be certified by the North American Registry of Midwives
(NARM) and/or licensed in many states without any nursing background.
However, the American College of Nurse Midwives does offer certification for
nurses wishing to pursue careers in midwifery.
Can I get NARM certified (NARM CPM) if I finish this program?
Graduates of National Midwifery Institute, Inc. qualify for the MEAC route to
the NARM Certified Professional Midwife credential. MEAC program grads DO NOT
take the NARM Skills exam. The MEAC route offers an extremely abbreviated
application process with a savings of $700. The CPM credential is awarded
upon graduates’ passing the NARM written exam.
Can I get a degree from National Midwifery Institute, Inc.?
NMI is a vocational midwifery training program. NMI is not a degree granting
or credit granting program.
Can I get a license in California if I finish this program?
Our program has been designed to meet California’s midwifery licensing requirements, which meet or exceed those of most other states.
NMI has been approved by the California Medical Board and NMI graduates
are eligible to sit the California licensing exam.
How much does NMI’s program cost?
Heart & Hands and Study Group Course Work fees, administrative fees
and preceptor fees total $12,000. The cost of housing, books, materials and equipment are not included. Application to NMI is $30.
Do I need a computer to successfully complete NMI’s program?
No. Students are expected to secure access to text books, and instructors
provide paper copies of additional printed materials. Course work in legible
handwriting is acceptable. If desired, course work may be submitted via email. Local public libraries may be utilized for internet and email access.
Does the program find me a preceptor?
NMI instructors and administrator may offer references and/or speak to a potential preceptor at the request of a student. Students may aspire to work
with existing precepting faculty, or with any midwife meeting the criteria
for precepting faculty. An up-to-date listing of precepting faculty is available to enrolled students seeking a preceptor. Students interview with potential preceptors and are ultimately responsible for establishing that relationship.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The program generally takes three years. However, a student may complete the
course work and clinical requirements in more or less time, depending on the
client volume of her preceptor, individual pace and personal choice. Students
must complete the program within seven years; extensions are reviewed on
a case by case basis.
Do I have to live in the San Francisco Bay Area in order to participate?
No. Although NMI was founded as Midwifery Institute of California, it is now
a distance program. Students may participate from anywhere in the world by
utilizing our modular format for course work, and by making the necessary
agreements with an approved preceptor.
Alphabet
Soup?
If
you're new to midwifery, the acronyms can get confusing. See our
glossary of terms.
What does the NMI logo represent?
The National Midwifery Institute logo is a pomegranate. With its tart red juice surrounding
hundreds of plump, glistening seeds, the pomegranate has
long been used to represent and celebrate fertility. A man is challenged to
prove himself a worthy husband by feeding his beloved a pomegranate, seed by
seed without losing a drop of juice. May all fertility be met with the tender
patience and love of a perfect match.
More Questions?
Call our administration office at 802-453-3332. We enjoy helping students find
their way.
Order the NMI Handbook, which includes complete information on the program and application forms. Simply print our order form, fill it out and mail it to the address on the form, along with your $10 check. Please allow 7-10 working days to receive your handbook.
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