The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology offers a one-year full-time nurse-midwifery education program leading to a basic certificate and 20 units of graduate credit through the School of Medicine. The program provides basic and clinical education to prepare nurse-midwives to care for women and their families throughout the childbearing cycle. Application requests and application for admission may be addressed to: Nurse-Midwifery Program, Women's and Children's Hospital, Room 8K5, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
| Required courses | Units | |
| OBGY 501L | Physical Assessment | 2 |
| OBGY 503L | Antepartum Care | 4 |
| OBGY 505L | Neonatology | 2 |
| OBGY 507L | Intrapartum | 4 |
| OBGY 508L | Family Planning/Gynecology | 2 |
| OBGY 509L | Postpartum | 2 |
| OBGY 510L | Nurse-Midwifery Role Practicum | 4 |
A comprehensive final exam is required as a component of the OBGY 510L class. A thesis or research paper is not required.
503L Antepartum Care (4) Didactic and clinical skills in managing low-risk antepartum patients; anatomy and physiology of female reproductive system; embryology, fetology, genetics, nutrition. Prerequisite: registered nurse with baccalaureate degree.
505L Neonatology (2) Newborn assessment, physical examination, resuscitation, and newborn status; appropriate treatment modalities. Prerequisite: registered nurse with baccalaureate degree.
507L Intrapartum (4) Didactic and clinical material covering evaluation, care, and delivery of the low-risk mother; routing and emergency care of the infant at birth; maternal anatomy and physiology during labor. Prerequisite: registered nurse with baccalaureate degree.
508L Family Planning/Gynecology (2) Instruction in family planning methods; well woman gynecologic evaluation; human sexuality; screening for pathology. Prerequisite: registered nurse with baccalaureate degree.
509L Postpartum (2) Continuing care of postpartum patients; anatomical, physiological, and emotional changes in the postpartum patient; breastfeeding techniques; bonding techniques. Prerequisite: registered nurse with baccalaureate degree.
510L Nurse-Midwifery Role Practicum (4) Application of nurse-midwifery skills and knowledge in community health settings. Residency with preceptor and faculty guidance in nurse-midwifery care. Prerequisite: OBGY 509L.
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