Prerequisites for Admission:
- Hold a high school diploma or GED.
- Non-native English speakers must have a combined iBT TOEFL score of 79 or higher.
- Successful completion of the following courses:
- Orientation and Study Success (must be taken at Aviva Institute)
- Medical Terminology (may transfer if two or more credits)
- Human anatomy & physiology course preferably with a focus on female reproduction (may transfer in if ten or more credits and taken within the last seven years).
- Complete an approved birth doula course. You may take it in your home community, or anywhere, you do not need to be certified, however the course must be approved course. May be waived for those with extenstive prior birth experience (excluding their own).
- Must be able to be online five out of every seven days. Able to devote time to study, estimated study time required two to three hours per credit, or about 20 hours a week.
- In cases where there is not an approved preceptor in your area who does enough births to meet graduation requirements in a reasonable amount of time, you must be able to travel or relocate to an Affiliated Clinical Site.
- Two letters of reference from someone not related or living with you describing why you would make a good midwife.
You must have a commitment to the midwives’ model of care, and completing your midwifery training as a CPM.
All of prerequisites have open enrollment and do not require an application and acceptance into the midwifery program. We accept comparable Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology coursework as meeting our prerequisites. However, every student must take the Orientation and Study Success course.
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When is does the program start?
The Midwifery Program starts in Fall Term and Spring Terms.
How many students do you accept a year?
At this time we are only accepting 25 students a year for both cohort groups, we encourage you to get your prerequisites in early.
Can I transfer my credits from another school to your program?
Yes, we will accept transfer credits from accredited two and four- year colleges, or from MEAC-accredited programs. If you have done extensive self study and apprenticeship, are an RN or have another medical background or are now a CPMs visit the Advanced Placement page for details. Previous birth and clinical experience can be counted if it was documented according to NARMs PEP process, or supervised by one of our approved preceptors and properly documented.
Do you accept International students?
Yes. However, we cannot guarantee that our program will meet your country's requirements. You are responsible for researching your countries requirements for transfer or foreign trained reciprocity. Our program is designed to prepare students for the CPM, a US based credential.
What are your admissions criteria?
We are looking for strong candidates who will complete the program and become practicing midwives. We value our group model and wish to find students who demonstrate self-direction and a high level of motivation. Student acceptance is determined by the Admission Committee, which is made up of faculty, staff, and, after the first year, students. While we consider academic achievement an important criteria, other qualities we value in midwifery students include leadership, sensitivity, compassion, caring, and passion about midwifery. Applicants are chosen based on their answers to the application questions, their reference letter(s), previous academic success, and their personal interview(s).
Non-Discrimination Policy, in accordance with all applicable statutes, regulations and internal policies, Aviva Institute does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship or military veteran status. Aviva Institute also prohibits harassment on the basis of any of the aforementioned identity categorizations. This nondiscrimination policy covers recruitment, hiring and promotion in employment as well as admission, access and treatment in all of Aviva Institute’s programs and activities.
How do I apply for the midwifery program?
Download the catalog and read it completely. You must meet the prerequisites.
Applications are taken online. We are currently admitting students twice a year, winter and summer for spring and fall.
If you have read the web site and catalog and want to apply for the Midwifery Program (Certificate, or BSM) log into the application area HERE
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