INTR 0101 Orientation and Study Success
Orientation to Aviva Institute distance programs, required for all
midwifery programs with the exception of continuing education courses.
Required text/media: click bookstore
Credits and Length: One credit, two week course.
Enrollment: Open. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher.
Computer Requirements: click here
Fall Term: 9/13-9/26
Must complete two self-paced orientation tutorials prior to the course opening. Links provided with registration.

Please note: This course is required prior to taking the other prerequisites, and most of the credit courses.
Birth Doula Certification Training
For course information see our Birth Doula Certification page
Summer Term:
8/16 - 9/26/2010
Fall Term: 9/27- 11/7
(recommended) and 11/8-12/19 (runs parallel to MED 0302 so not
recommended unless you have already met the MED 0302 prerequisite)
Tuition: $375.00

MED 0302 Essentials of Medical Terminology
Essentials of Medical Terminology with a focus on relevance for
midwives and maternal-child health professionals.
Required text/media:click bookstore
Required Hardware:
Headphones or speakers to listen to audio files. An Mp3 player will
free you from sitting at your computer, but is not required.
Credits and Length: Three credit, four week course.
Prerequisite: none INTR 0101 Orientation and Study Success for midwifery students recommended
Enrollment: Open. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher.
Computer Requirements: click here
Fall Term: 11/8-12/5

BIOL 0503 Anatomy & Physiology I - (1 of 2)
Structure
and function of the human body and how pregnancy and lactation impacts
each system. Includes: Cells and tissues; The nervous system; The
endocrine System; The special senses; The integumentary system; ; The
lymphatic system; The cardiovascular system.
Required text/media: click bookstore
Credits and Length: five credit, five week course.
Prerequisite: MED 0302 Essentials of Medical Terminology or other approved medical terminology course
Enrollment: Open. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher.
Computer Requirements: click here
Fall Term: 1/3-2/6

BIOL 0504 Anatomy & Physiology II (2 of 2)
Structure
and function of the human body and how pregnancy and lactation impacts
each system. The respiratory system; The musculoskeletal system;
The digestive system; The renal system; The male and female
reproductive systems including cultural aspects of
menstruation.
Required text/media: click bookstore
Credits and Length: five credit, six week course.
Prerequisite: MED 0302 Essentials of Medical Terminology or other approved medical terminology course BIOL 0503 Anatomy & Physiology I
Enrollment: Open. Non-native English speakers must have a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or higher.
Computer Requirements: click here
Summer Term: 8/16-9/26
Winter Term: 2/7-3/20

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