MANA Core Competencies

General Knowledge and Skills

1. Communication, counseling and teaching skills. COMM 114, SOSR 162, 164, SPCH 214, STEA courses
2. Human anatomy and physiology relevant to childbearing, BIOL 100, 202, HLTH 335, MDWF 242, 246, 342, 346, 446, SOCR 162, 164
3. Community standards of care of women and their developing infants during the childbearing cycle including midwifery and allopathic medical standards and the rationale for and limitations of such standards. BIOL 306, 406, BUS 413, HLTH 336, MDWF 246, 342, 344, 345, 448, SOCR 162, 164
4. Health and social resources in her community. BIOL 306, 405, 406, BUS 306, 406, BUS 413, HLTH 336, MDWF 342, SOSR 162, 164
5. Significance of and methods for documentation of care through the childbearing cycle. BUS 413, ENGL 111, HLTH 336, MDWF 242, 246, 342
6. Informed decision making. MDWF 342, SOSC 162, 164
7. The principles and approprate application of clean and aseptic technique and universal precautions. HLTH 131, MDWF 242
8. Human sexuality including indication of common problems and indications for counseling. BIOL 202, MDWF 448
9. Ethical considerations relevant to reproductive health, MDWF 443, 448
10. The grieving process. MDWF 344, SOSR 162
11. Knowledge of cultural variations. MDWF 342
12. Knowledge of common medical terms. BIOL 100, HLTH 234
13. The ability to develop, implement and evaluate an individualized plan for midwifery care. MDWF 242, 246, 342, 344
14. Women-centered care, including the relationship between the mother, infant and their larger support community. BUS 413
15. Knowledge and application of various health care modalitites as they apply to the childbearing cycle such as allopathy, homeopathy, naturopathy, herbology, Chinese medicine, crystals, aromatherapy, healing touch, etc. (training will vary depending upon education resources). BIOL 306, 404, 406, BOTNY 150, HLTH 130, 132, 334, 335, 336, 432, MDWF 242, 246, 342, 344, 345, 346, 446, 447, PHYT 120, 224