Midwifery School in Illinois - IL

By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: October, 29 2010

Midwives provide healthcare to women throughout their lives, from gynecological care and treatment to pregnancy, labor, the birthing experience and postpartum care.  Those interested in becoming a part of this rich heritage will find there are a number of post-baccalaureate certificate and masters degree programs in nurse-midwifery available in Illinois that are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). A number of these programs have distance learning education options as well.

The nurse-midwifery curriculum includes basic courses found in standard nursing studies, such as classes in physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, epidemiology, as well as ethics in nursing.  

Some of the typical courses that students will take as part of midwifery programs cover such topics as reproductive healthcare for women, anatomy, preconception counseling, genetics, and nutrition. Students in Illinois also become familiar with various positions that a mother may employ during childbirth to facilitate delivery. They also study different birthing options. For example, water birth is an experience that many women are interested in. Breastfeeding and lactation courses are included as well, since a midwife is often called upon to work with a new mother and her infant to establish a healthy breastfeeding bond.

Upon successful completion of the course of study, graduates will be eligible to take the national certification examination offered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).

Midwife Schools in Illinois

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University of Phoenix

[Campus]

Locations:

• Saint Louis
• St. Louis

Programs:

• MS in Nursing (RN Required)
• Master of Health Administration
• BS in Health Administration - Health Management

Quick Summary: At University of Phoenix, we believe everyone deserves access to higher education.

Argosy University

[Campus]

Locations:

• Schaumburg
• Chicago

Programs:

• Clinical Psychology (MA)
• Clinical Psychology (PsyD)
• Health Care Management (BS)

Quick Summary: Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology andBehavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies, as well as certificate programs in many areas.

Rasmussen College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Rockford
• Aurora

Programs:

• Medical Assisting Diploma
• Medical Assisting Associates Degree
• Medical Administration Associates Degree

Quick Summary: You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare.

Illinois School of Health Careers

[Campus]

Locations:

• Chicago

Programs:

• Dental Assistant
• Medical Assistant
• Patient Care Technician

Quick Summary: Discover the secret to a successful career in Health Care.

Sanford-Brown College

[Campus]

Locations:

• Skokie
• Collinsville

Programs:

• Medical Laboratory Technician (Day)
• Medical Laboratory Technician (Evening)
• Dental Assisting (Day)

Quick Summary: Get the skills you need in Tech, Business, or Healthcare in as little as 9 months from Sanford-Brown College.