This is a two year course of study that combines the advantages of correspondence
learning with workshops or an optional workshop waiver. Through correspondence,
foundations of basic academic principles are explored, analyzed and studied.
Submitted work and research projects are evaluated, progress is monitored through
periodic closed book self-assessment work sheets and many hands-on clinical skills are
taught, evaluated and individually “checked off”, providing a permanent record during the
annual workshops. Topics of study include but are not limited to:
 Basic anatomy & physiology
Human development
Nutrition during pregnancy
Herbal Studies
Pregnancy & Birth
Woman Care
The Art of Midwifery Care
Clinical applications of Midwifery practice
These are just few of the study areas that will be explored during this 2 year program
which is designed to be an asset for the achievement of future Traditional Midwifery goals. It is excellent for those working toward state or national certification or for apprentices who want to advance their skills as well as for individuals just starting out on their midwifery journeys. Certificate of completion issued.
Traditional Midwifery Diploma Program
Students wishing to gain a Certified Traditional Midwife (CTM) diploma must meet the general program requirements as stated above and then apply for CTM program extension to acquire the required, documented births, prenatal experience and preceptor evaluations.
For a complete program description and enrollment application please order an MSTM school catalog.
Traditional Midwifery
Academic Honor Society
MSTM is proud to initiate the first academic Honor Society ever instituted
for Midwifery studies.
Mu Omicron Mu lauds the accomplishments
of students who achieve above average academic excellence and encourages
such student to take a longer view of their potential contribution
to Midwifery. A students midwifery diploma and official transcripts
will note this special honors award.
Purpose
The primary objective of Mu Omicron Mu is to serve as a means of awarding
distinction to those of high scholarship and promise of achievement in the
field of Traditional Midwifery. Mu Omicron Mu endeavors to help traditional
midwifery students attain a clearer appreciation of midwifery and the
service of guardianship of the normal birth process, to promote further
interest in the study and preservation of traditional midwifery, to foster
and encourage the spirit of sisterhood, friendship, support and service among
students of Traditional Midwifery.
Mission
Mu Omicron Mu exists to honor outstanding scholarship in the study of
Traditional Midwifery; to encourage interest in Midwifery, and subjects
related to the childbearing year among MSTM students at all levels;
to promote an attitude of service of its members towards their fellow MSTM
students, and the greater midwifery community; to provide recognition
of persons who have academically excelled in the study of Traditional
Midwifery at MSTM.
Requirements
Advanced academic scholarship demonstrated by a minimum of 8 Certificate of
Excellence awarded in the Traditional Midwifery Program.
Students are strongly encouraged to strive for this special Honor through
diligent work on all assignments.
This is a unique and prestigious award.
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