The ATM Midwifery Training Program is designed to provide aspiring midwives with an avenue to fulfill educational requirements for licensure the state of Texas through home study, workshops and a mandatory apprenticeship with an experienced midwife preceptor .  The academic portions of the program provide the risk assessment and problem identification skills that are as important to midwifery as the intuitive skills and sense of touch that are developed during the apprenticeship phase.

The program's completion period ranges from 18 months (minimum) up to 3 years (maximum), including an apprenticeship. The course contains assignments and research projects which provide opportunities to contact local hospitals, childbirth support groups and agencies that provide maternal and infant services.  These opportunities may also introduce the student to her community and to potential clients.

The program is divided into six Study Modules with related workshops.

Independant Study Module and Orientation Workshop
The Prenatal Period
Labor and Delivery I
Labor and Delivery II
Postpartum and Newborn Care
Advanced Skills

See pictures from recent workshops - click here!

Workshops use a variety of teaching methods to balance academic study with hands-on skills.  At the end of each workshop, the student must pass an exam over the material covered in the module before advancing to the next Study Module. The student is required to attend at least 2 workshops per year while completing the academic portion of the course.

Students wishing to start the ATM M.T.P. should submit their completed application 10 weeks prior to the scheduled orientation workshop they wish to attend. Failure to do so may prohibit entrance into the workshop.

Click here to view the WORKSHOP SCHEDULE.

The Required Reading list   will provide students with the latest midwifery information and a thorough understanding of the tasks expected of a midwife.  These books are generally available through bookstores and libraries.  Access to a research facility will be very helpful.

A contact Person (experienced midwife) will be available to communicate with each individual student, providing guidance through the program.  Before the apprenticeship phase, each student will need an approved midwife preceptor who will work with them to complete their hands-on experience.

ATM realizes that completion of clinical experience (apprenticeship) is dependent on the good will of mothers and midwives in allowing students to participate in their birth experiences.  The dignity and wishes of midwifery clients are of utmost importance.  Therefore, course extensions will be granted when circumstances warrant.

Upon successful completion of all study modules, workshops, examinations and clinical training, a certificate of completion will be awarded by ATM .  The certificate may be submitted to the Department of State Health Midwifery Program toward fulfillment of the educational requirements of the licensing process required to practice midwifery in Texas

Who can benefit?

Students desiring to meet Texas state-mandated minimum education requirements
Practicing midwives wishing to review their knowledge or supplement the knowledge gained through independent study
We encourage experienced midwives who wish to become approved midwife preceptors to contact ATM for information about preceptor training. Click here for more information on becoming an ATM Preceptor.

What does it cost? 

The course fee is $3900.00 . All payments to ATM can be paid using your credit card through Pay Pal or by check or money order by mail. See our payment plan below.

Additional expenses include:

ATM membership fee - ( see application )
Exam Retake fee - $50.00 per exam
Reading books and textbooks
Instruments and equipment - approximately $250.00 and up
Apprenticeship fees - varies**
Application Fee - $150.00

**This program requires an apprenticeship with an approved midwife preceptor.  Apprenticeship fees are arranged privately between apprentice and midwife preceptor.

Payment Plans:

The fee for the course is $3900.  A $650 deposit is due upon enrollment and additional payment is due as each study module is completed, and before participating in the corresponding study module workshop and receiving the next study module materials. (Total: Six payments of $650.)

Refunds:  There will be no refunds issued more than 72 hours after the initial application is sent in to the ATM office. The ATM membership fee is non-refundable.

Th ATM Midwifery Training Program in its entirety is protected under copyright laws.  No portion of the course may be copied or transferred by any means, electronic or otherwise, without the express and written permission of ATM. The course materials are not transferable to other students, they are for your use alone.

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Where do I start?

The Texas Department of Health requires midwifery students to have a high school diploma or GED certificate, and current certification in Infant and Adult CPR.
PLEASE NOTE: CPR certification must be either BLS for the Health Care Provider, American Heart or CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Red Cross.
Submit the completed Application and Payment Agreement Contract along with requested Background Information .
Have current membership in ATM - $30 for students ( see application )
Enclose the $650 initial payment (deposit) and the application fee of $150.00 along with completed payment plan (on application ).

What do I receive?

Upon receipt and approval of your application, you will be given:

The first of six Study Modules
The ATM Book, "A Midwife's Guide to Protocols"
A list of ATM approved preceptors.
The name of an experienced midwife whom you may contact if you need assistance.

Background Information (Confidential)

Please answer the following questions and include them with your application .

1. What is your philosophy of childbirth? Why do you want to be a midwife?
2. If you have children, give an brief description of each of your births, including length of breastfeeding.
3. What are your past experiences/employment, if any, related to midwifery?
4. Study time, attending workshops, prenatals and births, will be a time consuming process.  How do you plan to care for your family and meet your work responsibilities as you train for midwifery?
5. What do you estimate your total expense for this course to be? (Review " What does it cost ?.) Are you financially able to meet these expenses?
6. Do you know a midwife with whom you can apprentice?  Is she an ATM preceptor? How far away from you is the closest midwife? What are her qualifications?
7. Do you have any religious convictions, conflicts or reservations concerning the practice of midwifery or use of medical services?
8. Are you familiar with the laws governing the practice of midwifery in the state of Texas? Do you intend to comply with the Rules and Regulations set forth by the Midwifery Board of the Texas Department of Health?
9. How did you find out about this course?