Program Requirements

Requirements for Undergraduate Degree

Newlife Int'l School of Midwifery students are dual-enroll in the National College of Midwifery's degree programs, which include Associate of Science in Midwifery (A.S.M.) and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (B.S.M).

To be considered a graduate of Newlife Int'l School of Midwifery, a student must have received an A.S.M. or higher degree from the National College of Midwifery. All degrees are granted by the National College of Midwifery that is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC).

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National College of Midwifery's Associate of Science in Midwifery (A.S.M.)

• Completion of 2 academic years (4 semesters).
• Pass all courses with at least an 80% grade
• 3.0 or above over-all GPA
• Completion of the General Education and Core Midwifery, and Clinical Areas of Study
• Completion of clinical experience
• 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
• Pass the NARM exam and be a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM)
• Current CPR certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Provider Certification

*You provide all aspects of care as if you were the primary midwife, although a supervising midwife has primary responsibility and is present in the room during any care provided.