IIHCP offers the Direct Entry Midwifery program as an Associate of Science. The Midwifery Program provides an education with a foundation in health science theory and clinical preparation in health care for women and newborns. This program prepares the student for entry-level practice as a direct-entry midwife, and meets the educational requirements for applying to take the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam. Some states may require additional clinical experience or a higher degree. The program has been designed to be completed in three years.