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Naturopathic Midwifery Curriculum 2007-2008

The curriculum tables that follow list the tentative schedule of courses each quarter. Note: This is a suggested progression through the program. Next to each course is the number of credits per course, the lecture hours each week (Lec.) and the lab/clinic hours each week (L/C).

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Year I
Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/C
MW9100 *MW Wisdom: An Introduction 3 3 0
 
Year II
Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/C
MW9115* Doula Training 3 3 0
 
Year III
Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/C
MW7303 Labor Complications 3 3 0
MW7304 Maternal Postpartum 2 20
MW7515Practitioner's Guide to Lactation Management220
MW7320** Normal Maternity 3 3 0
MW7321Advanced Normal Maternity 2 12
MW8102Childbirth Education 1 1 0
PS6303 Sexuality & Sex Therapy2 2 0
TR7311 Maternal & Infant Nutrition3 3 0
 
Year IV
Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/C
BC8410Clinical Pharmacology in Midwifery110
MW7302 Prenatal Complications 3 3 0
MW7310 Neonatology 3 3 0
MW7901 Independent Studyvar*** 0 var
MW8103 Legal & Professional Issues in Midwifery2 2 0
MW8105 Grief & Loss in Midwifery 2 20
MW8800 Childbirth Practicum-Participations var**** 0var
MW8802 Childbirth Practicum-Managementsvar****0var
MW8811 Birth Rounds 1 1 02
MW8812 Birth Rounds 2 1 02
MW8813 Birth Rounds 3 1 02
 
Year V
Cat. No.Course TitleCreditsLec.L/C
MW8800 & 8802 Childbirth Practicum var ***0 var

* Electives are subject to change and may not be offered every year.
**Also required in the naturopathic medicine curriculum.
***Students are required to take 2 credits of independent study (MW7901, MW7902 or MW7903). Students are permitted to study more than one topic but must register using a separate course number for each topic.
****Upon completion, Childbirth Practicum will total 37.5 credits, 12.5 credits as an active participant and 25 credits as the primary midwife under supervision ("managements").

Total Requirements: Naturopathic Midwifery Program
Totals below do not include credit requirements for the naturopathic medicine program or elective credits.
 CreditsLec.L/C
Total Core Courses Credits and Hours 34 288
Total Practicum Credits and Hours 37.50var

Curriculum and course changes in the 2007-2008 Bastyr University Catalog are applicable to students entering the naturopathic midwifery program during the 2007-2008 academic year. Please refer to the appropriate catalog if interested in curriculum and courses required for any other entering year.

 
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