Sutter Health UniversityCertified Nurse Midwife
Advanced Practice Program
Sacramento, CA
1Year
Program Details & Enrollment Information
Learn everything you need to know about the program and how to take the first step toward enrollment.
Program Overview
Certified Nurse Midwife: 1-Year Advanced Practice Program
Welcome to our Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) 1-Year Advanced Practice Program. This comprehensive program is designed to equip registered nurses with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of midwifery. With a focus on both theoretical and practical learning, this program prepares students to provide exceptional care to women and newborns.
Program Objectives
- Develop advanced clinical skills for managing normal and high-risk pregnancies.
- Enhance understanding of reproductive health and family planning.
- Foster skills in patient education and advocacy.
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration in maternal healthcare.
- Prepare for certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Curriculum Overview
- Advanced Anatomy and Physiology
- Clinical Pharmacology for Midwives
- Comprehensive Antepartum Care
- Intrapartum and Postpartum Management
- Neonatal Care and Assessment
- Women's Health and Reproductive Rights
- Professional Issues in Midwifery Practice
Our program is designed to be both challenging and rewarding, ensuring that graduates are well-prepared to meet the demands of a dynamic healthcare environment. Join us in advancing your career and making a meaningful impact in the lives of mothers and their families.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Hospital Midwife
- Public Health Educator
- Midwifery Instructor
- Research Midwife
- Home Birth Midwife
- Global Health Midwife
- Midwifery Consultant
- Women's Health Advocate
Skills you will gain
- Family Planning
- Health Assessment
- Prenatal Care
- Patient Education
- Obstetric Care
- Gynecological Examinations
- Childbirth Assistance
- Postpartum Care
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Breastfeeding Support