Study to show yourself approved...to handle the Difficult
​and the Simplicity of Birth!

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​We have created a school to professionally train aspiring midwives, especially missionaries and Christians who are missions-focused, to become midwives. Students prepare for their Texas Licensed Midwife (LM) credential and then it is only a short step into the national credential of the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).





The CPM has great appeal as a nationally and an internationally known credential, which can open many more avenues of service for our students.

The midwifery school is approved as a three year program. It admits students for two years of study in EL Paso, Texas, USA, and then one year of advanced studies and a midwifery residency. You can expect several months of coursework during a portion of each of the three years, and then students are expected to work with approved care providers between coursework offerings to gain documentation of skills and experiences. This between-course time can be taken in locations outside of El Paso, Texas, and is meant to allow students to go home or to other desired locations for their experiences. Students are expected to participate in locating potential preceptors but the school is committed to assist, as may be needed, to qualify and accept preceptors for each student and provide supportive services throughout the school year. Supportive student services may include but are not limited to, professional guidance, documentation for credentialing requirements, and communications with oversight preceptorship.

Rebates for Returning Students

Did you attend the Doula School?
​In celebration of LifeReach International's status as a new YWAM location and being a new University of the Nations campus, we wish to honor you!

This Rebate program is especially for previous attendees through YWAM and LifeReach International's Doula seminar, and the Childbirth Educator seminar, who desire to become professional midwives. We have created a school to professionally train aspiring midwives, especially missionaries and Christians who are missions-focused, to become midwives. Students prepare for their Texas Licensed Midwife (LM) credential and then it is only a short step into the national credential of the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). The CPM has great appeal as a nationally and an internationally known credential, which can open many more avenues of service for our students.

The midwifery school is approved as a three year program. It admits students for two years of study in EL Paso, Texas, USA, and one year of advanced studies and a midwifery residency. You can expect several months of coursework during a portion of the each of the three years and then students are expected to work with approved care providers between coursework offerings to gain documentation experiences. This between-course time can be taken in locations outside of El Paso, Texas, and is meant to allow students to go home or to other desired locations for their experiences. Students are expected to participate in locating potential preceptors but the school is committed to assist, as may be needed, to qualify and accept preceptors for each student and provide supportive services throughout the school year. Supportive student services may include but are not limited to, professional guidance, documentation for credentialing requirements, and communications with oversight perceptorship.

Here are your benefits:
  • Prior students accepted for the full three year program will be granted a $150.USD rebate if they previously attended our Doula Seminar and a $450.USD rebate if they previously attended our Childbirth Educator Seminar. If they have received their certification through the Global Childbirth Educator Network, they will be granted an additional rebate of $50.USD for Doulas and an additional rebate of $100.USD for Childbirth Educators.
  • Accepted students pay a minimal application fee ($55. for 2019, instead of $150)
  • Any seminars run by the school will not have an additional charge for student attendance but may have a small fee for any outside administrative and registration costs the school incurs.
  • Mandatory course books are available for a small rental fee on the school's devices (a refundable deposit is required for these devices).
  • Students' registration fees will be waived for any optional field assignments/outreaches that are offered through the school. They students will have to pay any associated fees for participation in opportunities. These will give students a valuable opportunity to use skills and assess their professional skill-set.

Requirements for consideration in this program includes:
  • Students admitted into this program are not eligible for any other discounts. Tuition would be due for each year but will not be higher than those stated below, even if advertised with updated budgets during the continuous 3 year enrollment.
  • Students are responsible for their living expenses, including housing.


El Paso Coursework & Schedule for 2019

Year One
Tuition due one week before first class. (24 April 2019)
Usual tuition is $5,250. USD for the entire first year. Tuition may be paid in three payments over the initial few weeks if prior arrangements are established before the due date. Upon acceptance an invoice is written with all applicable rebates included.
First class: 1 May, 2019
Final class: 7 September
Departure day: 8 September


Year one is the most intense and longest because we train you to become the Midwife's Assistant! You will be able to use those valuable skills, along with being a doula, childbirth educator, and maternity / postpartum support person.


Year Two
Tuition due one week before first class.
Tuition is $3,865.USD
First class: 1 June, 2020
Final class: 12 September
Departure day: 13 September


Year One focused on normal, basic health and midwifery care, but Year Two will focus on optimizing health and alert attention for variations that may be linked to complications. You will be equipped with strategies for continued care, collaborative and referral care.


Year Three
Tuition due one week before first class.
Usual tuition is $3,315.USD
First class: 1 June, 2021
Final class: 21 August
Departure day: 22 August


Year Three focuses on a midwifery residency for students with advanced intellectual, emotional, and skills-based resources for wellness and to provide reproductive health care for pre-pregnancy and between pregnancies. Women experience a natural progression into the ongoing trusted care that her midwife is able to provide after birth, even into her pre-menopausal period.


You would have until the next year (on May 31st 2022) to complete and submit all your requirements to permit you to sit the exam as a Texas Licensed Midwife, then we would assist you in submitting additional application forms to North American Registry of Midwives to become a Certified Professional Midwife. There will be additional fees for both the examination and the registrations. These are not covered by the school but we can help facilitate the process.

Apply here! ​

Work-Study Program

Lower Tuition for Work-Study Students
The Midwifery School has added a new program for those who need help attending the three year program. Our Work-Study program allows students additional discounts and assistance during their training to become a credentialed midwife in Texas. There will be two slots available for those who have a valid need in the May 2019 program!

Here are some benefits for students accepted into this program:
  • Students pay a minimal application fee ($55. for 2019)
  • Student tuition fees are reduced by 55% for the coursework in El Paso, Texas, USA.
  • Any seminars run by the school will not have an additional charge for attendance while in the Work-Study program but may have a small fee for speaker honorariums, any outside administrative or registration costs the school incurs.
  • Mandatory course books are available for a small rental fee on the school's digital devices (refundable deposit is required for use of these devices).
  • Students are admitted on a space-available condition for any optional field assignments/outreaches that are offered through the school or linked organizations. These will give students an opportunity to use their newly acquired skills and verify the formation of their professional skill-set.

Requirements for consideration in this programs include:
  • Students admitted into this program are not eligible to use any other discounts.
  • They must continue for the full three year midwifery school, knowing that the first and second year programs are also state approved for basic midwifery education and the third year is an advanced professional midwifery residency program.
  • If taken without gaps in attendance and/or reporting, the discounts will be reduced for the full three year duration. If not, the tuition may increase accordingly.
  • Tuition would be due for each course year, normally at least four weeks before commencement of the first class after 2019.
  • If the student withdraws, they will no longer be eligible for the Work-Study program for any remaining school segments.
  • Students are expected to work during their El Paso, Texas, course time for a minimum of 15 hours per week, beginning in the third week of school.
  • Students are responsible for their own living expenses, including housing.

Coursework & Schedule

Year One: Foundations of Midwifery
Tuition is due at least one week before the first class commences.
Usual tuition is $5,250. For Work-Study participants, the tuition deduction is set at 55% ($2,887.50 USD), so tuition for first year is $2,362.50 USD.

First class: 1 May, 2019
Final class: 7 September
Departure day: 8 September


Year Two: Vital Skills for Midwifery
Tuition is due at least one week before the first class commences.
Usual tuition is $3,875. For Work-Study participants, the tuition deduction is set at 55% ($2,131.25 USD), so tuition for your second is $1,743.75 USD.

First class: 1 June, 2020
Final class: 12 September
Departure day: 13 September


Year Three: Midwifery Residency & Advanced Studies
Tuition is due at least one week before the first class commences.
Usual tuition is $3,315. For Work-Study participants, the tuition deduction is set at 55% ($1,823.25 USD), so tuition for your third year is $1,491.75 USD.
First class: 1 June, 2021
Final class: 21 August
Departure day: 22 August


On your final year, you would have until May 31st to complete and submit all of your requirements to graduate from the midwifery school. There will be additional fees for credentialing examinations and registrations. These are not covered by the school but we can help you walk through this process.


Apply here!

Nations Compassion

Lower Fees for Developing Nations
“God has renewed in us a call to be both international and multicultural,” said Associate Provost David Hamilton.  “The rising cost of our schools over the years has made them less accessible to international students.  To change that, we have overhauled our budgets to be able to significantly reduce tuition cost for those from developing nations.”

 International students already pay a higher price to get here because of travel costs.  They also pay more than Americans in both time and money to comply with all the legal and visa requirements.

​Please see this under the Nation Compassion tab

There will be three slots available for those who meet qualifications for the May 2019 program!

Apply here!!