Midwifery McMASTER UNIVERSITY
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Midwifery f hs .m cm a st e r. ca / m i dw i fery
A midwife’s care includes preventative measures, the promotion of normal birth, the detection of complications in mother and child, the accessing of medical care or other appropriate assistance and the carrying out of emergency measures.
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The midwife has an important task in health counselling and education, not only for the woman, but also within the family and the community. This work should involve antenatal education and preparation for parenthood and may extend to women’s health, sexual or reproductive health and child care.
Midwives in Ontario are primary care practitioners, recognized as responsible and accountable professionals who work in partnership with women to: give the necessary support, care and advice during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period – to conducting births and providing care for the newborn and the infant.
Qualifying for Registration by the College of Midwives The practice of midwifery is regulated by the College of Midwives. The College has approved a set of core competencies for entry to practice. These core competencies guide the Midwifery program’s curriculum. Regulations under the Midwifery Act set out the following for registration: attendance at a minimum of 60 births, of which the student must be involved as a primary caregiver for 40, 30 births must include care throughout pregnancy, labour and the puerperium. Graduation from the Midwifery Education Program does not guarantee registration with the College of Midwives. All applicants to the College must meet additional registration requirements.
Program Overview leads to a Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.H.Sc.) in Midwifery jointly offered by McMaster, Laurentian and Ryerson universities applicants may only apply to one of the three universities a full-time English-medium program to be completed in four years
Our Focus to reflect the philosophy of midwifery
The Curriculum The course sequence moves from foundation
in Ontario and its focus on women’s
courses in basic science, social sciences,
participation in their health care
women’s studies and health sciences to
to promote childbirth as a normal part of women’s health with an understanding of its cultural and social meanings to work closely with practicing midwives and other maternity-care providers to ensure a high-quality clinical environment for students
the application of knowledge in clinical practice. A variety of course formats are used with a mix of small and large group learning. Distance learning formats (such as webconferencing and print-based materials) are also used in this program. A midwife may practice in any setting, including: the home, community, hospitals, clinics or health units.
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Level I Course Descriptions Note: The unit value of a particular course is indicated by the last digit of the course code (e.g. 1A06 = 6 units).
Level I Program Total = 31 units Health Sciences 1C06 – Social & Cultural Dimensions of Health Health Sciences 1D06 – Anatomy & Physiology Health Sciences 1J03 – Life Sciences for Clinical Practice Health Sciences 3C04 – Introduction to Research Methods & Critical Appraisal Midwifery 1D03 – The Midwifery Profession Two of the following courses: - Women’s Studies 1AA3 – Women Transforming the World - Women’s Studies 1A03 – Women, Culture, Power - Indigenous Studies 3H03 – Indigenous Medicine I – Philosophy - Indigenous Studies 3HH3 – Indigenous Medicine II – Practical
Health Sciences 1C06
Health Sciences 3C04
Social and Cultural Dimensions of Health
Introduction to Research Methods and
This overview course will draw on content
Critical Appraisal
areas from sociology, anthropology and
Introduction to the principles of clinical
psychology to increase the students’
research and statistical inference with
understanding of individuals, social and
particular emphasis on critical assessment of
cultural groups and society in general (in
evidence as presented in the health science
relation to health and health care). Special
literature related to the care of patients.
emphasis will be placed on understanding the
A problem-based approach will be taken.
social and cultural meanings of pregnancy
(3 hours lecture/problem-based tutorial and
and birth to women and their families. Of
2 hours guided self-study).
particular importance are the values and preferences of Native peoples and the many
Indigenous Studies 3H03
cultural communities within Ontario.
Indigenous Medicine I – Philosophy
Health Sciences 1D06
concepts of health and wellness. The
Anatomy & Physiology
holistic traditional approach will be used in
This course covers basic concepts of
the classroom as well as in visits by elders,
human structure and function, genetics and
medicine people and class trips to places of
embryology through lectures, demonstrations
health, wellness and healing.
and appropriate laboratory assignments.
Indigenous Studies 3HH3
Electives: 3 Units
Health Sciences 1J03
From the Faculties of Social Sciences,
Life Sciences for Clinical Practice
This course will examine the concept of
Humanities or Health Sciences
This course provides an overview of basic
traditional medicines, their histories and their
concepts relating to chemistry, biochemistry
connection to Aboriginal philosophies of
and microbiology. Content areas will include
wellness (studied in Indigenous Medicine I);
practical applications of clinical chemistry,
procedures for procurement and use of the
specimen collection, related disease entities
medicines will be addressed and emphasis
and pathologies, and the significance of
will be placed on the reasons for efficacy.
laboratory values.
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This course will examine the Aboriginal
Indigenous Medicine II – Practical
Midwifery 1D03
Women’s Studies 1A03
Women’s Studies 1AA3
The Midwifery Profession
Women, Culture, Power
Women Transforming the World
Seminar presentations, discussion and
An interdisciplinary introduction to
An interdisciplinary introduction to Women’s
arranged experiences to introduce students
Women’s Studies focusing on how women
Studies that explores women’s historic and
to the history, philosophy of care, and role of
and men shape and are shaped by culture
current collective efforts to transform social,
the midwife in Canada and elsewhere.
(including popular culture), systems of power
economic and political conditions both nationally
and institutional ideologies.
and globally.
Typical Timetable – Term I Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
8:30 am 9:30 am
Friday Health Sciences 1J03
Elective
Health Sciences 1D06
(lecture)
(lab)
10:30 am 11:30 am 12:30 pm
Health Sciences 1C06
Health Sciences 1D06
(lecture)
(tutorial)
1:30 pm
Health Sciences 1D06
Midwifery 1D03
Health Sciences 1J03
(lecture)
(seminar)
(lab)
Health Sciences 1D06
Women’s Studies 1A03 (lecture) or Indigenous Studies
2:30 pm 3:30 pm 4:30 pm 5:30 pm
Women’s Studies 1A03 (lecture) / or Indigenous Studies
(tutorial)
Problem-based Learning Intensives
Clinical Courses
Intensives provide the opportunity
Clinical courses consist of a clinical placement and concurrent problem-based
for the students to group together for
weekly tutorials. Students are assigned to a midwifery practice for an extended
several days for workshops/clinical
period of time to ensure continuity of care to expectant mothers and supervision
skills sessions. All intensives are
from a clinical preceptor. Throughout the program, students will be placed in
held at McMaster University and
more than one midwifery practice and will gain clinical experience in a hospital
generally last one week. Intensives are part of the curriculum; therefore, attendance is mandatory.
setting and with an obstetrician. Due to limited placements, students should expect to relocate or travel for clinical placements. Travel and living expenses are the responsibility of the student.
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Admission applicants to the program must meet the general requirements for admission to McMaster University students applying directly from high school must have six Grade 12 U and/or M courses, including English, Chemistry or Biology and a Social Science. admission is by selection; a minimum average of 75% is required to apply, however in recent years the actual standing required for
applicants may only apply to ONE Midwifery university program in the province in any one year an overall assessment of applicant files will determine an invitation for an interview the deadline for both the Ontario Universities Application Centre application and McMaster’s Midwifery Education Online Application Form is February 1, 2011 (for all applicants)
admission has been an average in the mid 80s. the Midwifery Education Online Application Form (available at fhs.mcmaster.ca/midwifery/) is due February 1, 2011
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
TUESDAY, February 1, 2011
Financial Implications careful financial planning is required students must have access to a vehicle for all placement terms students may have to relocate for clinical terms travel, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of the student
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