Requirements for the Associate Degree in Midwifery

• Attend 30 births as an active participant.
  
• Attend an additional 20 births in the role of primary midwife. At least 5 of these births you must provide continuity of care. Continuity of care includes 4 prenatal visits, birth, newborn exam and at least 1 postpartum exam.
  
• Complete 100 prenatal visits (including 20 initial exams)
  
• Complete 25 newborn exams
  
• Complete 40 postpartum exams
  
• Complete 30 well woman exams/family planning consultations
  
  
  
  
  

Academic & Graduation Requirements

The CORE Education & CORE Areas of Study including Program and Graduation Requirements are detailed on the US National College of Midwifery website, and are therefore not replicated on our website. Newlife offers all requirements as outlined by the National College. Students, upon graduation from Newlife School and passing the NARM Exam, qualify for the ASM Degree from the National College.