Midwifery Wisdom Collective - Apprentice Handbook

50 PAGE  |  FULL COLOR  |  DOWNLOADABLE PDF

Midwifery Wisdom Collective - Apprentice Handbook

The intention of this handbook is to serve as a baseline for expectations for the midwifery student experience. The cornerstone of excellent relationships in apprenticeships is communication. The hope when reading this manual is that the expectations laid out through these pages will serve as a catalyst for effective communication and learning throughout the dynamic relationship between a student and preceptor.

This 50 page, full-color document outlines all the details and steps of the community-based midwifery apprenticeship process in the US including chapters on:

  • Appearance & conduct
  • Confidentiality
  • Attending births
  • Universal precautions
  • Postpartum care
  • Attending emergencies
  • Equipment
  • Self-care
  • HIPAA & charting
  • Graduating
  • Dismissal from apprenticeship
  • Compensation.


Also included is a sample preceptor/ student agreement, plus a recommenced reading list, charting abbreviations, midwifery acronyms, and the master list of related organizations, associations and institutions. 

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