Assess your qualifications and choose a midwifery course that is right for you. If you are a registered nurse, all three career options are available. Online courses are also another option you may want to consider.
Contact the North American Registry of Midwives and find out which midwifery courses are available in your area. Local nursing associations can also help with information.
Apply to four or five institutions offering midwifery courses. Avoid being disappointed by spreading your midwifery course net wider.
Check each application twice to make sure you included all the information necessary. Some schools, for instance, require a health certificate, as well as transcripts and personal letters of recommendation.
Start studying. While you are waiting to be accepted you can begin reading general midwifery books and articles. Ask midwives or medical librarians for suggestions about which materials provide the basic information you will need to know. Obtain the North American Registry of Midwives recommended reading list.