Provided below is a graduation list outlining all components of a student's path through our program that must be completed, submitted, and documented. This form is provided for you to use as you near graduation.

NMI Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate from National Midwifery Institute, students must complete all components noted below:

1. Academic Requirements for Graduation

   • Complete all 10 Beginning/Intermediate and 3 Advanced Heart & Hands modules (only required for students enrolled prior to March 22, 2022);

   • Complete all 54 Study Group Modules, including the pre-test and all post-tests;

   • Complete NMI’s Comprehensive Exam;

   • Ensure Full Practice Guidelines have been submitted and are on file with your modules;

   • Submit 10 Study Group Course Work Module Evaluations;

   • Submit a Module Submission Attestation with every module submission;

   • Submit NMI’s Coursework and Instructor Feedback Form (students enrolled prior to March 22, 2022 must complete one for Heart & Hands and Study Group).

2. Clinical Requirements for Graduation

   • NOTE: NMI’s clinical experience requirements meet NARM certification standards, California licensing requirements, and licensing requirements of many states. It is helpful to note that NMI graduates complete a minimum of 1890 clinical hours. 

   • Complete the minimum clinical experience requirements for NMI graduation.;

   • Complete all skills forms in the Clinical Tracking App;

   • Ensure up to date CPR/NRP cards are on file in the Clinical Tracking App;

   • Ensure the dates of clinical apprenticeship experiences recorded at NMI span at least two (2) years in duration;

   • Ensure the dates of clinical apprenticeship experiences recorded at NMI must not extend longer than 10 years;

   • Please plan for the following during your tenure as a student at NMI:

     1. At least 10 Primary Births Under Supervision must occur within 3 years of your NARM Application Submission date.

     2. As a MEAC student, you must apply to NARM within 3 years of graduating from a MEAC Accredited School.

3. Administrative Requirements for Graduation

• Submit NMI’s Intent to Graduate and Exit Survey Form (please submit this form prior to the quarter in which you intend to graduate;

• Make sure your financial requirements have been met and tuition is paid in full;

4. NMI NARM Practice Exam (Optional)

• Review NMI’s Graduation Requirements
  Take NMI’s NARM Prep Exam, (contact one of the directors for your password). Once completed we offer students a 1:1 50-minute review session. You can schedule the review session with the Academic Director at this LINK.

• Read NMI’s tips for preparing for the NARM exam.

Upon confirmation of completion of all graduation requirements, expect 5-10 business days for processing of your graduation.