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Midwifery School in Florida - FL
By Jennifer Williams, allied health world contributing writer
Published: May 20th, 2010
Midwifery schools in Florida typically offer a Master of Science in Nursing degree for students that are eager to begin a career in midwifery. The only prerequisite for this degree in Florida, however, is that the student must be both a registered nurse and have a Bachelor’s degree. It is not required for the Bachelor’s degree to be in nursing, but it is highly recommended, as it provides the student with a more complex knowledge base before beginning any Florida midwifery program.
Depending upon how many credit hours are taken at one time, the courses may last anywhere between two and three years. Many people have the misconception that the midwifery profession in Florida is directed solely towards delivering babies in the home environment; however, the scope of the profession is much wider. Midwives provide prenatal care and checkups, yearly gynecological evaluations, contraceptive assistance, and can even act as primary physicians in some cases. Because of the complexity of this profession, it is important that an educational program be encompassing and comprehensive. Any of the following courses may be required as part of midwifery education in Florida:
- Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology
- Antepartum, Intrapartum, and Postpartum care
- Clinical Trials
- Pharmacology
- Disease Identification and Prevention
- Nurse-Midwifery Skills
- Birthing Center Study
- Patient Health Assessment and Decision Making