Program of Study: Advanced Certificate in Midwifery
Program Requirements
The 38/47 credits required for your degree are listed below. This
Program of Study form reflects the curricular requirements listed on
the College of Nursing website. Students
are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the website, the
SUNY Downstate
Medical Center Student Handbook and
the individual program student manual.
Submit evidence of certification in Neonatal Resuscitation to the
Midwifery course instructor (Advisor's Initials/Date) during
enrollment in NRMW 5104, Neonatology.
Transfer Courses
Please refer to the Student Handbook for
specific information and guidelines regarding the award of transfer
credit.
Courses
| Year One: Fall Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4001 * |
Basic Health Skills |
3 * |
| NRMW 5205 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| NRMW 5108 |
Primary Health Care of Women |
3 |
| NRMW 5112 |
Physical Assessment of Women (Didactic) |
1 |
| NRMW 5113 |
Physical Assessment of Women (Clinical) |
1 |
| NRMW 5114 |
Pelvic Assessment of Women (Didactic) |
0.5 |
| NRMW 5115 |
Pelvic Assessment of Women (Clinical) |
0.5 |
| |
|
9 or 12 * |
| Year One: Spring Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4002 * |
Integrated Medical Sciences I |
3 * |
| NRMW 5009 |
Obstetric Pharmacotherapeutics |
1 |
| NRMW 5010 |
Prof. Issues & Leadership in Midwifery |
3 |
| NRMW 5202 |
Antepartum Care |
4 |
| NRMW 5203 |
Well Woman Gynecology |
3 |
| |
|
11 or 14 * |
| Year One: Summer Semester
Courses |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5700 |
Independent Study (Elective) |
1–3 |
| |
|
|
| Year Two: Fall Semester
Courses (10 credits) |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5104 |
Neonatology |
3 |
| NRMW 5105 |
Postpartum Care |
1 |
| NRMW 5204 |
Intrapartum Care |
6 |
| |
|
10 |
| Year Two: Spring Semester
Courses (4 or * 7 credits) |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| MIDW 4003 * |
Integrated Medical Sciences II |
3 * |
| NRMW 5208 |
Clinical Practicum in Primary Care |
1 |
| NRMW 5406 |
Medical and Obstetrical Complications |
3 |
| |
|
4 or 7 * |
| Year Two: Summer Semester
Courses (4 credits) |
| Course # |
Course Title |
Credits |
| NRMW 5405 |
Integration of Clinical Studies |
4 |
| |
|
4 |
| |
Total Credits Required |
38/47 * |
* Supplemental courses
for Direct-Entry (i.e., students who do not hold registered nurse credentials)
Midwifery Track.
- Required for State Licensure
