Welcome to the Modules of Midwifery
"Become a missionary midwife and deliver more than just the good news."
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 and science and technology, alongside the specialty of midwifery, to achieve coalescent sustainability in the nations around the world, and within our own nation. Our initial MOM course is an apprenticeship prep program readying you to join a practice and begin working as an entry-level midwifery student as a PEP apprentice on track for certification in the US. MOM is a 12-week direct-entry midwifery program and includes the opportunity to certify in NRP, CPR and receive MEAC credits for IV and suturing. Credits cannot be transferred to a Certified Nurse Midwifery (CNM) training program. This program is for certifications given to non-nurse midwives.
Our Program
Our in-person quarter is designed as a didactic work and clinical skills survey course. This means it is an introductory course providing a general overview of midwifery and a comprehensive understanding of the varied pathways to certification. During this time students are awakened to the current state of midwifery and childbirth in our day, both here in the US and throughout the nations. Foundational knowledge of the original design and intent for birth is laid. This will allow students to grow in the understanding of how we as midwives can be instrumental in the return to the God-given mandate and design of birth. Furthermore, students will gain clarity on how we, as midwives and birth workers, can contribute to the reformation of birth ideals in our generation.
This course includes teacher lead classroom facilitation, hands-on skills and is followed by independent self-study courses during the apprenticeship process. An *international outreach is offered following the course if desired, and apprenticeship placement opportunities are available throughout the US. Following this time you will continue in coursework to complete a total of 24 classes spanning approximately two years by taking classes on-line during your apprenticeship alongside your fellow classmates in directed forums and as a cohort. Successful completion of each quarter allows you to proceed to the next.
*Currently we are not formally organizing international outreaches due to Covid. We do connect you with missionary midwives serving in the nations and you can travel as you see fit.
Students will not attend birth until either the outreach or apprenticeship begins. However, many students are ambitious and connect with the Bozeman community. We have had many students attend births during several of our 3 month MOM courses by offering photography, videography, or doula assistance to moms they connect with within 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.
Skills & Scenarios
This program is to equip you not only with a foundational understanding of midwifery, but also to prepare you with needed skills and the appropriate understanding of how to critically think. You will learn to examine situations and to quickly and appropriately respond, preparing you to attend a mother and her baby, alongside a trusted midwife, in her home or a birth center. We take skills and birth scenarios very seriously in our program and work hard to make each one realistic and challenging.
Cost of Living and Transportation
Many of you might wonder about the cost of living in Montana. Like most places these days Bozeman is quite expensive. It is wise to connect with your fellow classmates and plan to find housing together. Once you have applied and been officially accepted we will connect you via e-mail to others in your class. Budgeting approximately $2,000 per month is ideal.
You will need a car while you are here as Bozeman is quite spread out. Many of our students drive in so they have their own car accessible to them during their time here. Other students have worked out a way to share a car with their fellow classmates. We do ask for you not to assume you can share or take advantage of others by asking for daily rides from your roommate. If you plan to share transportation this needs to be included in your budget.
Expectations & Community
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 under the Big Sky is for students, teachers, and special guests to be able to soak in the beauty and tranquility of our home. Montana is a wild and rugged land with its diverse beauty rivaled by only a sacred few. It is here, in the shadow of the majestic splendor of His creation, the world quiets itself and we can once again hear His voice. Here you will not only learn about the design of childbirth and the skills of midwifery, but also the art of quieting yourself in the storm and finding strength in the 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. 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.
This track currently feeds into the direct-entry CPM (PEP) certification program:
Our program prepares you to enter the PEP process to become a Certified Professional Midwife, CPM which is recognized in 36(+) states within the USA. The CPM process requires a minimum of 2 years of training, alongside student competency, and can include the MOM didactic portion for observed birth and skills training. Attending a birth or births is not guaranteed during the MOM course, although many students will find doula clients during their time in Bozeman or be invited into births due to photography or videography skills. There is no guarantee you will attend a birth during the in-person session of this course; that will occur during outreach and/or apprenticeship placement. This is why you are strongly encouraged to attend and observe as many births as possible prior to the beginning of class. Our course is designed and developed to be a competency-based direct entry program integrating MEAC seminars and credits until full accreditation is achieved.
Out-of-class assignments will be given for each class as this is an extensive subject and not all material will be covered during class time. During the initial quarter, all students will take the following classes covering a 12 week period: Childbirth Education, Prenatal Care and Assessment, Normal Birth and Birth Emergencies. Assignments include, but are not limited to: reading, journal entries, research, essays, forum posts, and a research paper. Both clinical skills and a written examination will be given at the end of the initial quarter. Comprehensive examinations and/or research papers will be given at the end of each independent study course.
During the 3 month MOM course, we will take 3 staff-led adventures (as the weather allows). These adventures are not mandatory but are most likely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we encourage you to take advantage of each one offered. There will likewise be plenty of time to explore on your own. Also, during the course of our time together, we truly want to value, honor, and grow our community. When we are not in class we want to take the time to fellowship together and enjoy one another over delicious food. We will have planned themed pot-luck-style family dinners throughout our time together (with the main dish provided by GoMidwife) and one special and beautifully prepared Pilgrimage Dinner where your leaders will serve you, your families, and fellow classmates on the last night.
Please note: the order of classes vary by location and teacher availability.
Fall Schedule
Welcome Brunch and Introductions Saturday: August 19, 2023
Week 01- Genesis: The Beginning: August 21-August 25, 2023
Week 02- Global Perspectives: The Developing World and American Birth Statistics: August 28-September 1, 2023
Week 03- Prenatal Care and Basic Assessment: September 4-8, 2023
Week 04- Introduction to Normal Birth: September 11-15, 2023
Week 05- Introduction to Birth Assistant: September 18-21, 2023
Catch Your Breath Day: September 22, 2023
Week 06- Newborn: September 25-29, 2023
Week 07- NRP/CPR: October 2-5, 2023
Catch Your Breath Day October 6, 2023
Week 08- Intro to Birth Emergencies: October 9-13, 2023
Week 09- Intro to Skills: October 16-20, 2023
Week 10- Birth Scenarios- Skills and Emergencies: October 23-27, 2023
Week 11- Introduction to Herbs: October 30-November 3, 2023
Week 12- Breastfeeding: November 6-8, 2023
Exam: November 8, 2023
Meet the Midwives Dinner: November 9, 2023
Meet the Midwives: November 9- November 12, 2023
Pilgrimage Dinner: November 12, 2023
All in pursuit of the heart of God for women, and what He intends to do in our day through childbirth are welcome to join us.
The 12-week MOM course is currently $5,500 for tuition covering the three months of in-person training plus a non-refundable $500 deposit to secure your placement. The $500 deposit helps us secure teachers for the quarter among other planning and budgeting aspects. This price does not include food and housing, transportation, books and supplies, or continuing education classes following the in-person quarter. Payment in full is due 3 weeks prior to the first day of class. Additional continuing education courses are available after completing the MOM course. A 10% discount is given when paid in full three months prior to the class start date (specific due dates will be given for individual quarters). There are no exceptions or extensions to the discount.
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Unless we ourselves are unable to fill the class and have to cancel then there are absolutely no refunds given for any reason. If we are unable to fill the class you will receive a full refund. Supplies are purchased and speakers secured based on registrations.