US COHORT OVERVIEW
Newlife International School of Midwifery offers a fully online academic midwifery program.
Our mission is to remove barriers to midwifery education while preparing compassionate, competent, and culturally responsive midwives who are equipped to serve diverse communities, particularly those who are marginalized or underserved.
Newlife International School of Midwifery is fully accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC). The Associate of Science in Midwifery program prepares students for professional midwifery practice and provides an educational pathway toward the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential through the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).
Students will complete all of their academic work through Newlife in an online virtual format.
CLINICAL EDUCATION
Clinical education is an essential component of the NISM program. Students complete supervised clinical experiences with qualified midwifery preceptors in approved clinical settings.
Students are responsible for identifying an appropriate preceptor and clinical practice, while NISM reviews and approves clinical placements and provides ongoing oversight of students' clinical education and progress.
Clinical experiences are completed throughout the student's clinical education and must meet NISM's academic and clinical requirements as well as applicable professional and regulatory requirements. Students must complete the required clinical experiences and demonstrate competency in the skills and knowledge necessary for graduation.
For additional information regarding clinical education and preceptor requirements, please see the NISM Clinical Handbook and Preceptor Information.
IN-PERSON SKILLS TRAINING
Although the academic portion of the US Cohort is delivered online, students are required to participate in in-person skills training and assessment as part of their program.
These sessions provide students with opportunities to develop, practice, and demonstrate hands-on clinical skills under appropriate faculty or clinical supervision. The timing and requirements for in-person skills training are communicated to students as they progress through the program.
Students are responsible for applicable travel, lodging, and other expenses associated with required in-person training.
CROSS-CULTURAL AND GLOBAL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
NISM has a longstanding commitment to preparing midwives to serve diverse communities around the world. US Cohort students may have opportunities to participate in short-term clinical or cross-cultural experiences through NISM's international ministry and maternity-care programs.
These opportunities are optional and are not required for completion of the US Cohort program. Availability is dependent upon clinical capacity, student eligibility, applicable regulatory requirements, and space.
Students interested in cross-cultural experiences will receive additional information regarding available opportunities after enrollment.
PREPARING MIDWIVES TO SERVE
NISM places a high value on the contribution that Christian midwives can make in communities where access to quality maternity care is limited. Our students are prepared not only for professional midwifery practice, but also to approach their work with compassion, cultural humility, integrity, and a commitment to serving women, infants, families, and communities.
NISM graduates have served in a variety of communities and countries around the world, reflecting the school's longstanding commitment to combining midwifery education with service to others.
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We hope that each student enrolled in our US-Based cohort would consider applying for an internship at our overseas clinic where invaluable exposure to serving cross-culturally can be gained.