The Manitoba government is working with the University College of the North (UCN) and the University of Manitoba (U of M) to establish a new educational pathway for students enrolled in the midwifery program offered through UCN, Education and Training Minister Ian Wishart confirmed today.
“Midwifery services are a critical part of this plan and we remain committed to the students who have completed the first year of UCN’s bachelor of midwifery program, which is delivered at the U of M” said Wishart.
Midwifery is a regulated health profession in Manitoba. Midwives care for women and newborns in communities, homes, clinics, birth centres and hospitals. Manitoba midwives work throughout the province including northern and rural areas.
During question period on Tuesday the opposition were looking for answers to what will happen to students who have completed the first year in the program. The program is currently suspended and expected to be for the next acedemic year or more.
“We are working collaboratively with the post-secondary institutions to establish an accredited, sustainable and ongoing midwifery program,” the minister said.
