How the Program Works
NMI’s Certificate Program is a nonresidential, distance education model. This unique design enables you to access high-quality midwifery education right from your home community, allowing you to balance your studies with your current adult responsibilities.
Self-Paced Academics
Complete your comprehensive coursework online at a pace that works for your unique schedule.
Community-Based Clinicals
Gain your hands-on experience locally through a clinical apprenticeship under a qualified preceptor.
Program Completion
Most students graduate and are ready for the NARM exam within a structured 3 to 4 year window.
Prerequisite Requirements
We meet you where you are, but require a foundational understanding of midwifery to ensure your success in our rigorous curriculum.
- A High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- Documented completion of a foundational midwifery course (such as Heart & Hands or equivalent basic training).
Your Clinical Experience
The heart of community midwifery training is the apprenticeship. Students are responsible for securing their own local preceptor.
- Meets requirements of North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential.
- Meets licensing requirements for the California Midwifery Practice Act.
- Includes fully mapped beginning, intermediate, and advanced clinical practica.
Affordable, Subscription-Based Tuition
We believe midwifery education should remain accessible, which is why we completely bypass traditional, expensive upfront tuition blocks. You remain in complete control of your educational financial investment.
Program Facts & Student Outcomes
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|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accredited since 2002 by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) & approved by the California Medical Board. |
| Admissions | Year-round enrollment structure with rolling open applications. |
| Clinical Network | 150+ clinical preceptors managing local community-based apprenticeships across 28 states. |
| Academic Staff | 4 full-time administrators & 9 part-time specialized academic faculty members. |
| Transfer Mobility | Credits are transferable to other MEAC-accredited institutions at the receiving school's discretion. |
| Licensure Pathways | Graduates qualify directly for the California Licensing Examination and the NARM CPM Licensing Exam. |
Ready to begin your journey?
Take the next step toward your future in midwifery. Whether you are ready to formally apply or simply looking to clear up a few final questions, we have a clear path forward.
