Applications for Fall 2019 are now closed. Please register for our Winter/Spring 2020 Quarter.
Welcome to Modules of Midwifery
The Modules of Midwifery(MOM) is a program aimed to train women as competent midwives, first completing their apprenticeship in the United States while earning the CPM or LM credential and then going into rural or developing communities to serve as missionary midwives. It is our goal to teach midwifery as a sacred calling. MOM is a holistic program combining community development, science and technology, alongside the specialty of midwifery to achieve coalescent sustainability in the nations around the world. Our initial MOM course is an apprenticeship prep program readying you to join a practice or clinic and begin working as an entry-level midwifery student in the developing world or as a PEP apprentice on track for certification in the US. MOM is a 15 week direct entry midwifery program and includes the opportunity to certify in NRP, CPR and receive MEAC credits for IV and suturing.
This course includes teacher lead classroom facilitation, hands on skills and independent self-study followed by outreach and/or apprenticeship placement, if desired. Students do not work in either a clinic or birth center during the 3 months in Hawaii. Students will not attend birth until either the outreach or apprenticeship begins. However, many students are ambitious and connect with the Kona community. We have had many students attend births during the 3 months MOM course by offering photography, videography or doula assistance to moms they connect with in the community, but births are not provided during the MOM course. Students will have the opportunity to attend prenatal appointments and will learn all the skills needed to be competent in prenatal care as we have many moms who share their growing bellies with us throughout the course period.
Hawaiian Sunset: Take a break after class and enjoy all the beauty our island has to offer you.
Cost of Living
Many of you might wonder what the cost of living in Hawaii is. It is quite expensive, especially for those coming from the midwest or the south east. The cost of living is very comparable to California, Washington, Oregon, New York and Alaska. Below we have included a sample budget for you. We have had students live on as little as $850 per month including food, housing and transportation, but a more comfortable budget for a single student would be $1200 per month.
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Island Expectations
The MOM course is a full-time program, and academics are expected to come first and be done with excellence, but there will be plenty of time for fun. One of the many reasons we have chosen to run our program here on the Big Island is for students, teachers, and special guests to be able to soak in the beauty and tranquility of our home. The Hawaiian Islands are the most remote inhabited land masses in all of the world. There is something to be said about the sanctity of being set apart during this time, of being separate from the mainland, and the world really, of quieting yourself and learning the art of stillness. It is such an incredible gift we have been given to be able to learn, soak and sink deep into the understanding of the calling of midwifery while here. It will be here where you will find yourself, and grasp a deeper understanding of the calling you are about to walk into while surrounded by the serenity of this land. This season should be embraced to the fullest. It is a gift to be unwrapped daily.
Our island holds some of the most spectacular (and dangerous) sights and wonders in the world. During the 3 month MOM course we will take 6 staff lead adventures. These adventures are not mandatory, but most likely a once in a lifetime opportunity and we encourage you to take advantage of each one offered. There will also be plenty of time to explore on your own, but it is important to be mindful of the sacredness of the land to the people of Hawaii. We are their guests, and we must be respectful as we adventure throughout the land. If you plan to explore, and we encourage you to do just that with much wisdom and insight, then a valuable resource for all is The Big Island Revealed and we suggest you invest in this guidebook.
2019 Fall Schedule
Orientation and Welcome Friday, August 30th
First Day of Class Monday, September 2nd
Week 01- Genesis: The Beginning
Week 02- Global Perspectives: The Developing World and American Birth Statistics
Week 03- Prenatal Care and Basic Assessment
Week 04- Normal Newborn I
Week 05- Normal Newborn II
Week 06- Breastfeeding
Week 07- Introduction to Birth Assistant
Week 08- Birth Politics and Advocacy
Week 09-Herbs: Family and Women's Health
Week 10- Birth Emergencies I
Week 11- Birth Emergencies II
Week 12- Newborn
Week 13- Clinical Skills I
Week 14- Clinical Skills II
Week 15- Clinical Skills III
Pilgrimage Dinner Friday, December 13th
Class of 2018/2019
Click Here to Register and Apply for September 2019
For More Information Contact: [email protected]