MW4105 Professional Issues Seminar: Midwifery Legal, Ethical and Professional Framework

This course covers state and provincial midwifery laws, processes for legislative change, quality assurance, professional liability and ethics. The midwife’s role and responsibilities regarding current state, provincial, national and international midwifery are also addressed. Particular emphasis is placed on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to make difficult decisions in today’s complex professional and legal environment.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None