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Quarter 9

Midwifery Care 7: Synthesis and Application (2.0 credits): This course includes discussions and assignments designed to integrate and apply to clinical care the concepts of informed choice, evidence-based practice, and ethical, professional and legal issues, including consultation and referral systems. Students hone critical thinking and risk assessment skills, cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the midwife as a community health worker through case management exercises and panel discussions. Prerequisite: Midwifery Care 6.

Clinical Seminar (2.0 credits): All clinical seminars include onsite time when students debrief clinical experiences. Students will learn how to integrate theoretical knowledge with midwifery practice. Learning activities include case presentations, charting and case management exercises, and projects to develop cultural competency and knowledge of community resources. Clinical Seminar in the senior year includes an in-depth paper analyzing relevant research on a clinical question.

Practicum (8 credits): Theoretical coursework is complemented by clinical rotations with practitioners providing midwifery and related women’s health care. For more information, see the Clinical Preceptorships page.

Quarter 10

Professional Issues Seminar 5: The Business of Midwifery (2.0 credits): This course includes topics related to establishing a private midwifery practice and seeking employment opportunities in midwifery or a related field. The course also includes an update on current issues facing the profession of midwifery.

Clinical Seminar (3.0 credits): All clinical seminars include onsite time when students debrief clinical experiences. Students will learn how to integrate theoretical knowledge with midwifery practice. Learning activities include case presentations, charting and case management exercises, and projects to develop cultural competency and knowledge of community resources. Clinical Seminar in the senior year includes an in-depth paper analyzing relevant research on a clinical question.

Practicum (7.0 credits): Theoretical coursework is complemented by clinical rotations with practitioners providing midwifery and related women’s health care. For more information, see the Clinical Preceptorships page.

Quarter 11

Clinical Seminar (3.0 credits): All clinical seminars include onsite time when students debrief clinical experiences. Students will learn how to integrate theoretical knowledge with midwifery practice. Learning activities include case presentations, charting and case management exercises, and projects to develop cultural competency and knowledge of community resources. Clinical Seminar in the senior year includes an in-depth paper analyzing relevant research on a clinical question.

Practicum (9.0 credits): Theoretical coursework is complemented by clinical rotations with practitioners providing midwifery and related women’s health care. For more information, see the Clinical Preceptorships page.

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