Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine

MIDW_V: Midwifery


  1. MIDW_V 101 (3) Counselling for Maternity Care Providers

    Theory, knowledge, strategies, and skills of person-centered counselling including family systems, trauma theory, theory, grief counselling, motivational interviewing skills, self-awareness and mindfulness, interprofessional communication, and cultural competency in continuity of care. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  2. MIDW_V 102 (3) Birth and its Meanings

    An interdisciplinary study of pregnancy and childbirth drawing on and integrating the disciplines of psychology, sociology, philosophy of science, anthropology, women's studies, and cultural studies. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  3. MIDW_V 103 (3) Applied Health Services for Maternity Providers

    Introduction to diagnostics related to cellular and humoral immune responses in pregnant women and newborns, the properties of viruses, epidemiology, the principles of bacterial pathogenesis, and related physiologic responses. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  4. MIDW_V 104 (3) Lactation and Infant Feeding for Maternity Care Providers

    Breastfeeding physiology, pathophysiology, and strategies for support of the dyad based on best-practice principles. Discussion of major Canadian and international initiatives for the support and protection of breastfeeding. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  5. MIDW_V 106 (3) Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

    Covers the anatomy and physiology of conception, fetal growth, pregnancy, labour, birth, transition to extra- uterine life, postpartum and lactation through lectures and lab sessions. Emphasizes anatomy and physiology as related to professional midwifery practice. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  6. MIDW_V 107 (3) Physical Assessment

    Principles of physical and psychological assessment of the mother and neonate. A series of lectures and clinical lab sessions. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  7. MIDW_V 108 (5) Theoretical Foundations for Midwifery Practice

    Scope of practice of a midwife, regulatory framework, skills for basic midwifery practice. A series of lectures and clinical lab sessions. [5-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  8. MIDW_V 115 (3) Research Methods for Midwives

    Research designs used in midwifery research, types of studies reported in the midwifery and health care literature, research methodology and basic principles of epidemiology, biostatistics and social research. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  9. MIDW_V 120 (3) Midwifery and Social Justice

    Social justice frameworks and issues as they pertain to individuals' engagement with health care systems. Draws on various disciplines, including sociology, anthropology, gender studies, and cultural studies.

  10. MIDW_V 125 (3) Pharmacology for Maternity Care Providers

    An overview of basic concepts in pharmacology, pharmacy, and therapeutics relevant to the practice of midwifery in Canada. [3-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  11. MIDW_V 200 (6) Midwifery Clinical Care - Antepartum, Postpartum and Newborn

    Clinical care of women experiencing normal pregnancy, labour, birth, and puerperium. Clinical education experiences in preventative and therapeutic midwifery care with emphasis on prenatal and postnatal midwifery care. Clinical practice education opportunities within the province. [18-0-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  12. MIDW_V 201 (9) Midwifery Theory for Antepartum, Postpartum and Newborn Care

    Online situation-based learning tutorials occurring simultaneously with MIDW 200 clinical placement. [3-18-0] This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  13. MIDW_V 210 (3) Evidence-Informed Midwifery

    Principles of evidence-informed midwifery, what counts as evidence? Making sense of the evidence, applying the evidence in practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  14. MIDW_V 215 (1) Ethics in Maternity Care

    Application of ethical theory in midwifery and health care management. [1-0-0]

  15. MIDW_V 230 (6) Midwifery Theory for Primary Care

    Care of normal pregnancy, labour, birth, and puerperium with an empahsis on the intrapartum period and assessment and management skills. Inludes a four-week intensive session in Vancouver, a series of online tutorials, and simulation and skills lab practice. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  16. MIDW_V 240 (9) Midwifery Clinical Care - Intrapartum and Postpartum

    Clinical education experiences with the preventative and therapeutic midwifery care of normal pregnancy, labour, birth, and puerperium with an emphasis on the intrapartum period and assessment and management skills. A clinical practicum in locations around the provice. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  17. MIDW_V 305 (6) Midwifery Theory for Variations in Primary Care

    Theoretical principles of care for pregnancy, birth, and the puerperium with an emphasis on the recognition and management of variations of normal and findings outside of normal. Consists of a one-week intensive time in Vancouver, during which emergency skills certification is acquired, and weekly web-based tutorials. [3-4-3]

  18. MIDW_V 310 (5) Primary Research Directed Studies

    An original piece of scholarship that builds on knowledge and skills acquired from coursework and in consultation with faculty mentors. This self-directed course can be taken in year 1, 2, or 3 of the Program. [1-0-8] Prerequisite: Exemption from or completion of MIDW 115. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  19. MIDW_V 320 (11) Midwifery Clinical Care - Variations of Normal

    Clinical education experiences with the preventative and therapeutic midwifery care of pregnancy, birth, and the puerperium. Emphasis on the recognition and management of variations of normal and findings outside normal. A 10-week practicum in locations around the province. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  20. MIDW_V 322 (8) Midwifery Primary Care Clinical

    Clinical course focusing on consolidation of skills and knowledge of all aspects of midwifery care. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  21. MIDW_V 325 (2) Professional Issues in Midwifery

    Professional issues in midwifery including responsibilities and conduct, self-care, peer review, interprofessional relations and communication, legal and business concepts, and continuous quality assurance and improvement in practice. A series of lectures and workshops delivered in an intensive format over two weeks. This course is delivered through synchronous and asynchronous online coursework while learners are in distributed clinical placements.

  22. MIDW_V 326 (2) Dialogue and Decisions: Advancing Person-Centred Care

    Build knowledge and competencies to navigate complex human interactions around decisions in health care. Flexible, online course for health professional learners. Learning activities include small group, cross-profession discussions, best practice video exemplars, case-based and self-reflection exercises, and a simulation. Pass/fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  23. MIDW_V 350 (4-12) Interprofessional Placement

    Opportunities to explore health professions that partner with midwives to care for the childbearing family within the province. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  24. MIDW_V 360 (3) Global Maternal Infant Health

    Theoretical course in preparation for global clinical placement. Pass/Fail. [3-0-0] Prerequisite: MIDW 240. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  25. MIDW_V 370 (9) Global Maternal Infant Health Clinical Placement

    A supervised clinical placement held outside of North America, in predetermined locations where midwifery partnerships exist. Open to non-Midwifery students. Prerequisite: MIDW 360. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  26. MIDW_V 380 (10) Midwifery in Special Contexts

    Clinical course providing opportunity to study midwifery in contexts beyond those usually offered on the program. Students select context and provide rationale for how the context will enhance their learning. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  27. MIDW_V 405 (3) Theory for Advanced Midwifery Care

    Theoretical principles for midwifery care of pregnancy, labour, birth, newborns, and the puerperium. Emphasis on assessment and management skills for abnormal situations. Includes a five-day intensive session in Vancouver, a series of online tutorials, and lab practice. [1-2-3]

  28. MIDW_V 420 (12) Midwifery Clinical Care - Abnormal and Unexpected Conditions

    Clinical education for midwifery care of pregnancy, birth, and the puerperium with an empahsis on abnormal situations in pregnancy, labour and birth, and in newborns. Clinical practicum around the province. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  29. MIDW_V 435 (4) Comprehensive Midwifery Theory and Practice

    In-depth review of the theoretical principles and evidence basis for comprehensive midwifery care through tutorials and case reviews.

  30. MIDW_V 440 (13) Clinical Clerkship

    Students assume a primary care role in clinical placements in midwifery practices across the provinces. Demonstration of independent decision making and application of the full range of their academic knowledge to professional practice. A practicum under the supervision of a registered midwife. Pass/Fail. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.

  31. MIDW_V 499 (1-15) Midwifery Self-Directed Course

    Unique self-directed elective learning opportunities. This course is not eligible for Credit/D/Fail grading.


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