Women's and Children's Hospital 8K5
1240 N. Mission
Los Angeles, CA 90033
(213) 226-3386
FAX: (213) 226-2732

Faculty

Clinical Assistant Professors: J. Augustine; E. Edber; M.B. Greulich; B. Hillison; S. Huser; M. Kayne; M. Manka; C. McClain; C. McKeon; J. Morguelan; R. Occhiogrosso; S. Sasso; T. Siegel; M. Tapia; A. Trudell; L. Watson

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 didactic 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.

Course Requirements

Twenty units of course work are required. All courses listed are required; no electives are required.

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.

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