The Ancient Art Midwifery Institute (AAMI) originated in 1981 and was formerly known as The Apprentice Academics Midwifery Home Study Course. This program offers online instruction as well as a personalized mentoring curriculum. The courses are sectioned off into six parts and cover topics such as midwifery terminology, anatomy and documentation techniques. Successful completion of the Midwifery Scholastic Achievement Test is required prior to graduation. The institute offers several scholarships ranging from $100 to $1500 to help with tuition fees.
The Midwives College of Utah was established in 1980 and is one of eight distance education midwifery programs that is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC). The school offers an Associate (3-5 years), a Bachelor (4-6 years) and a Master of Science (2 years) degree in Midwife Studies. Courses offered at the school include Holistic Health, History of Midwifery, Pediatrics, Labor and Birth, Prenatal Care and Midwifery Support Skills.
The Association of Texas Midwives offers an independent study course for out-of-state students that covers seven modules of study. The curriculum includes an introductory course to midwifery, anatomy and physiology, the antepartum period, the normal intrapartum, complication of the intrapartum, postpartum and newborn and advanced skills. The time frame for completing all seven modules ranges between 27 months and 42 months. If you are a Texas native and plan to operate in the state of Texas, the school requires an additional 18 months of clinical apprenticeship. Texas residents are also eligible to apply for a scholarship which covers 75% of the tuition.
Midwives on Missions of Service (MOMS) is a non-profit organization that strives to improve maternal and child health care worldwide. It was founded in 1998 and provides midwifery education to women residing outside of the United States with limited access to education and medical resources. The program covers two areas: academics (doula training, childbirth education and parenting classes) and clinical experience. Students are given 48 months to complete the academic modules and 36 months to complete community service and clinical work.