About Heritage School of Midwifery
"Educating Generations, Empowering Birth"
At HSM, we are passionate about preserving and passing on the rich heritage of midwifery to the next generation. Midwifery is more than a profession—it is a calling, a culture, and a labor of love. We invite those who share our passion for childbirth to join us in learning both the art and science of midwifery.
Our Programs
HSM offers three distinct pathways to support your journey in maternal healthcare:
Certificate in Maternal Health Medical Assisting (CMHMA)
Our 8-month certificate program equips students to provide essential support in maternal and newborn healthcare settings. Graduates are prepared to work as medical assistants in physician offices, birth centers, and maternal health clinics, with specialized training in women’s and infant health.
CMHMA graduates may also serve as midwifery/birth assistants and can transition seamlessly into HSM’s midwifery programs with advanced standing.
Associate of Applied Science in Direct Entry Midwifery (AAS)
Our robust 3-year direct-entry midwifery program blends asynchronous online coursework with in-person skill intensives and clinical training through the traditional preceptor model. Students begin by observing and progressively take on more responsibility, eventually assisting a licensed midwife with prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum care.
Upon successful completion, graduates receive a Associate of Applied Science in Direct Entry Midwifery and are eligible to sit for the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam, leading to licensure as a Florida Licensed Midwife (LM) and certification as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM).
Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSM)
Designed for licensed midwives (LMs) and/or Certified Professional Midwives (CPMs), the BSM program advances professional standing to the bachelor’s level. This fully online program accepts up to 90 transfer credits and requires 30 upper-division credits completed at HSM.
The BSM prepares midwives for leadership roles in education, advocacy, global maternal health, and expanded practice pathways, integrating evidence-based practice with the Midwives Model of Care™.
Our
Vision
Rooted in the wisdom of past generations and guided by contemporary evidence-based practice, HSM is committed to delivering the highest quality midwifery education. We train aspiring midwives to integrate the best available research with clinical expertise and client-centered values in every aspect of care. By combining time-honored traditions with modern scientific understanding, we prepare students to serve their communities with competence, compassion, and integrity. In doing so, we build a lasting legacy of midwives who uphold the Midwives Model of Care™ while providing safe, effective, and evidence-based maternity care.
Our Mission
Our mission is to preserve the art and science of quality midwifery care and ensure ongoing access to exceptional maternity services. By educating future midwives through evidence-based practice and clinical excellence, we train students to integrate the best available research, clinical expertise, and client-centered values in all aspects of maternal healthcare. We cast a multigenerational vision, passing traditional midwifery knowledge forward while strengthening it with contemporary scientific understanding. Our success is measured not only by graduation rates, but by the growth of licensed midwives in Florida who go on to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care, making a meaningful impact on the families they serve.
Our Midwifery Journey
Every midwifery school has a unique journey, and we are excited to share ours with you. Our commitment to the Midwives Model of Care™, our dedication to preserving midwifery’s rich legacy, and our passion for educating generations of midwives define our story. Join us in celebrating the art and science of midwifery.