Basic Midwifery is an introductory course to help prospective midwifery students discern whether the midwifery path is right for them. This course will teach basic midwifery understanding and skills as well as basic midwifery assisting. Students may take this course if they plan to enroll in midwifery school, or to expand on their current knowledge base as a student or childbirth educator. Graduates of this course can receive a certificate of Midwifery Assisting from STMI and will possess the basic skills needed to assist a midwife in practice.

Basic Midwifery contains 10 distinct units. Please make sure to read through all of the materials, watch the videos and do the activities before proceeding on to the next unit. You must complete all assignments to graduate from the course.

In attending this course, you will have access to the student library for any books needed. 

If you are seeking the Midwifery Assisting certificate, you must complete:

  • The entire course 
  • Submit proof of completion for a neonatal resuscitation training
  • Submit proof of completion for an adult CPR training 
  • Complete the in person skills assessment
 If you would like referrals to these classes in your area, please ask.

If you have any trouble with any part of the class or have any questions, do not hesitate to email us: touchedbyamidwife@gmail.com.


Midwifery Library

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This is a virtual and real time loaning library for midwifery and other birth attending students. Membership fee is $65 the first year and renewed at a rate of $30 every 12 months. Please contact the school for membership information: Touchedbyamidwife@gmail.com

101 Basic Midwifery/Midwifery Assisting Certification

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Welcome to Basic Midwifery! This course is specially designed for those interested in delving into the possibility of pursuing midwifery as a career path. This class qualifies for the basic midwifery education requirement for Sacred Transitions Midwifery Institute's midwifery programs.

This course is also the required course for STMI's Midwife Assistant Certificate.

Please email Touchedbyamidwife@gmail.com to request enrollment in either the local or distance option.

Cost for the 101 course is $175. If you choose to certify as a Midwifery Assistant, there is an additional $125 skill sign off fee.