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Midwifery Program
Bastyr University's direct-entry Master of Science in Midwifery program trains students in all aspects of midwifery care, preparing them to greatly improve the quality and breadth of maternity care offered to women and their families. It also qualifies graduates to become state (or provincially) licensed and nationally certified midwives. The rigorous, proven curriculum -- based on the competencies established by the Midwives Alliance of North America (MANA) and the combined expertise of Bastyr University and the former Seattle Midwifery School -- makes use of state-of-the-art technologies and an extensive network of clinical training sites around the globe.
The program is intended for entry-level midwifery students and is three years in length (11 quarters), culminating in either an articulated Bachelor/Master of Science in Midwifery or simply a Master of Science in Midwifery (depending on entry level of education). Completion of the program qualifies a graduate to sit for examinations to become licensed as a midwife in Washington or other states, registered in Canadian provinces, and nationally certified by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).
The first regionally accredited, articulated, direct-entry Master of Science in Midwifery degree in the country, Bastyr's program is distinct for its exceptional clinical training. Midwifery students train with preceptors in a variety of clinics, homebirth settings, birth centers and hospitals in North America and overseas. The Department of Midwifery staff works closely with students to place them in optimal clinical training sites.
The midwifery program offered through the Department of Midwifery is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council. Complaints regarding the school that have not been satisfactorily resolved may be addressed to:
Midwifery Education Accreditation
Council (MEAC) P.O. Box
984, La Conner, WA 98257.