2005/2006 - Registrar - McMaster University

B.H.se.' MIDWIFERY PROGRAM {6501}WEB ADDRESS;hftp;//wWw-fhs.mcmaster.'ca/midwifery/Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery, Room 3103Ext. 26654Assistant Dean, K: Kaufman/B.S.N., M.S., Dr.P.H., R.M., Program AdministratorB. Pindar-DonickProgram Overview'The Midwifery Education Program, at McMaster University leadsto a Bachelor of Health Sciences (B.R.St.) ih Midwifery. The programreflects the philosophy of midwifery in Ontario. Midwifery ispotentially one, of, the most importantcofTIPonents of: women'shealth-care in Ontario. Midwives' expertise, in, the care 'of normalpregnancy and, childbirth arises 'from their understanding of childbearing,as,asocial, cultural and biological process and from theirability to competently exercise clinical skills and decision-makillg.Midwifery education provides the base for sound professional prac;.tice.The educational program is an-integral part of the evolution ofthe profession of midwifery in Ontario and'Canada. The programhelps create future leaders and teachers. It assures practice andteaching as a continuum so that learning environments becomeavailable across Ontario. Midwives; as primary health cgre provid-:ers, should hc;l.Ve well-dEwelopedinterpersonal skills. .They, must be competent 'in areas of health education, 'coCJnsellingand interprofessional ,collaboration. Applicants' to, the programwill be assessed for their ability to exhibit and further develop theseimportant personal/professional qualities. Miqwives provide' careand advice, to women during pregnancy, labour and the postpa,rtum'period; conduct deliveries, and provide, care for newborn babies.The Midwifery Edljcation' Program is a collaborative venture sharedby McMaster, Ryerson and Laurentian Universities:' .,, Curricull.un 'The four 'year program which ,'spans nine terms, includescourses from basic sciences, social sciences, h,ealth, sciences,women's studies and electives, in addition to clinical courses. Avariety' of course .formats include distance learning throughteleconferencing and print-based self-study courses. Teachingmethods include lecture fOrl11at, sma:! I group tutorials, self-di':,rected activities and practical learning experiences.INTENSIVES . ' ,Intensives providE!, the opportunity, for the students to group togetherfor several days for workshops/clinical skills sessions.All intenSIves are held, at, McMaster University and generally lastone week. In Level IV, the Jntensive session includes studentsfrom all, three institutions, intenSives are part of the curriculumand therefore, attendance is mandatory.CLiNICALCOURSES , " 'Clinical courses consist of a clinical 'placement and'concurrentproblem-based weekly tutorials. Students are assigned to a,midwifery practice for an extended period of time to ensure con.,tinuity of care to expectant mothers and supervision from a clinicalpreceptor. Throughout the program; students will be placedin more than one midwifery practice and will gain clinical experiencein a hospital setting and with an obstetrician. ~fforts aremade to assist students in being aSSigned to, the clinical prac-,tice, of their choice, however, due tolimited placements, students',may have to relocate or travel ,for clinical placements. Traveland living expenses are the responsibility of the ,student.REQUIREMENTS133 units' total (Levels I to IV), LEVEL I: 31 UNITS ', 6 units' HTH SCI 1 D06 1 "6 units HTH SCI 1 C06 ,6 units , WOMEN ST tA06 14 units HTH SCI 3C04 1 (Term II)6 units MIDWIF1A06' '3 units MIDWIF1C03 1 (Term I)''FACU~ TV OF HEALTH SCIENCES. 65'LEVEL II: 30 UNITS3 units MIDWIF 20039 units' Electives from'the Faculties of Health Sciences, Hu,..manities, Social Sdences (Term 1) 1 '15,units MIDWIF 2AOa,2E12 23'units MIDWIF2F03,LEVEL 111:42 UNITS'15 units 'MIDWIF 2B15 29 units ' MIDWIF 3A09 '15 units MIDWW 2C15 2 (Spring/Summer)3 units MIDWIF 3t=03LEVEL IV: 30 UNITS1,,5 units MIDWIF 3B15 212 units MIDWIF 3G1223 units MIDWIF 3E031 Transfer credit may be available.2' Clinical course:Admission Procedures, and Requirements ,Admission into the MidWiferY' Education Program i's reservedfor candidates who, meet all requirements and who satisfy, theacademic regulations,ofthe university. It .is recolJlmend~d thatapplicants have completed at least one year of university studiesprior to application. All certified transcripts ,from secondary, aridpost secondary universities previously, attended mUpt be forwardedto the Office of the, Registrar .., The application deadline isFebruqiy 1 each year. Applications received after February 1 willnot' be considered. Please note that required courses' must be ,completed at the time of application ,'(excluding ,current HighSchool students). All c!0cuments submitted with the applica-'tion become the property of the university. Successful applicationsremain on file. . 'All 'applicants must ha~e completed the following course requirementsin order to be'considered for admission:A fulltourse credit in:1. Science (Biology Or Chemistry, - both strongly recommended)2. English " '3. a SoCial Science (Anthropology, Family Studies, Geography,History, Law, Psychology, Sociology70% in each course is Jeq\.lired. ,, It .is, 'recognized that applicants apply to the program with vary­, ing educational backgrounds; Applicants can fulfill the' courses'required from the following educational backgrounds:Applicants Directly from Ontario SecQndary SchoolsThe following are the minimum Grade'12 U and Mrequirementsunder the, Ontario Seco,J1datySchool.curriculum:1. English U; . '2. One of Biology U or Chemistry U (both are recommended);3. One Grade U or M course in Social Science (Histqry, Sociol-, ogy, Psychology, Geography, Law); " '" '4; Completion of additional Grade 12 U6r M courses to total sixcredits' , '.5. Students must' obtain a minimum grade of 70% iJ;l each 'of thethree (3) required courses listed in points 1, 2, and 3 above,AND a minimum overall average of 70% on six Grade, 12 Uand M courses including the required courses.Prior/Current College Diploma Studies "'" Applicants with Ontario College Studies or equivalent must havefull courses that are equivalent to the Grade 12 U or M courses(or, OACs) in the three required subjects as stated above. In addition, aminimum of 70% must be obtained in each of tile three requiredsubject areas and a minimum overall average of 70% in college, work must be obtained. Applicants with CEGEP background shoulc!consult, the Ontario Secondary School Course, Equivalents Chartfound in the .Admission Requirements section of this Calendar.'Prior/Current University Students ,'" .., Applicants with prior or current university studies, at the time of, application must have:Grade 12 Uor M courses (or OACs) fromhigh sQhool or equivaJent university courses in ,three of the reo:,quired subject areas noted above. " Students must have'70% ineach of the thre,e required subjects. In addition, the applicant'soV,erall average from the ~en best most recent. course workmust be a minimum of]O%.',~