Core Courses
3 unit(s)
One tutorial (three hours); first term
This course emphasizes intrinsic and extrinsic methods of regulation of reproduction and also provides the basis for understanding alterations from normal mechanisms including the influence of medical conditions.
Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 1D06 A/B and registration in the Midwifery Education Program (B.H.Sc)
Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2D03
15 unit(s)
Second or Third term
First clinical placement under the supervision of a registered midwife (12 weeks)
Students focus on introductory skills for care during the antepartum and postpartum periods. Weekly problem-based tutorials include normal antepartum, postpartum and newborn care situations.
Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 2M03; MIDWIF 1D03, 2F03, 2G06 (or 1A06 or 2G03). A minimum GPA of 6.0 in first term is required.
Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2E12, 2H15
15 unit(s)
Third term or First term Level III
Second clinical placement under the supervision of a registered midwife (12 weeks)
Students focus on introductory skills for care during physiological birth and immediate postpartum period. Weekly problem-based tutorials include normal intrapartum and immediate postpartum and newborn care.
Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 2M03; MIDWIF 1D03, 2F03, 2G06 (or 1A06 or 2G03). A minimum GPA of 6.0 in first term is required.
Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2E12, 2H15
3 unit(s)
One lecture (three hours); first term
This course is an overview of basic concepts in pharmacy, pharmacology and therapeutics relevant to the practice of midwifery in Ontario. Content areas include pharmacokinetics, toxicology, adverse drug reactions during pregnancy and lactation and pharmacology in the neonate.
Prerequisite(s): HTHSCI 1D06 A/B
6 unit(s)
One lecture (three hours), one lab (three hours); first term
Lecture, demonstration and laboratory practice of fundamental skills for midwifery practice. This course combines theoretical aspects with clinical lab as well as including short placement components in which students attend births and midwifery clinics.
Prerequisite(s): MIDWIF 1D03
Antirequisite(s): MIDWIF 2G03
May be taken concurrently with MIDWIF 1D03 with permission of the Program Director.
Elective *
3 Unit(s)
One humanities or social science elective from the Faculties of Health Sciences, Humanities, or Social Sciences
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