Midwifery - South Louisiana Community College

Midwifery from South Louisiana Community College is a Campus Associate Nurse Midwife degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Midwifery prepares students to provide care for mothers who are expected to have a normal pregnancy, labor and delivery. The program emphasizes wellness and prevention using the midwifery model of care as a foundation for instruction. Classroom and clinical training incorporate the core competencies established by the Midwives Alliance of North America, and prepare the student to meet the criteria for the North American Registry of Midwives exam to satisfy the requirements for Certified Professional Midwife and state licensure. Objectives Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science degree in Midwifery the graduate will be able to: Possess the didactic and skill competence expected of an associate of applied science degree graduate midwife. Work effectively providing safe, independent, comprehensive maternity care to low-risk clients in a variety of settings. Provide safe prenatal and postpartum care independently, and as part of the health care team. Obtain clinical practice providing client care under the supervision of licensed midwives, nurse-midwives and physicians. Expected Learning Outcomes Students who are graduated with an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Midwifery will have the requisite skills to: Communicate, counsel and teach women surrounding birth and maternity care for optimal outcomes. Monitor and support maternal and fetal well-being. Provide safe and effective prenatal and birth care to low risk women. Identify the disease process and appropriate referral process. Appropriately use emergency and transport measures when necessary. Document responsibly to plan client care and communicate with fellow health care providers effectively. Support of the lactation and postpartum processes, as well as the newborn?s adjustment to the first weeks of life. Provide care, support and information to women regarding overall reproductive health. Improve the effectiveness in the maternal-child health system in her community. View more details on South Louisiana Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Nurse Midwife courses.