The profession of midwifery relies heavily on practicing midwives to share the skills, values and clinical knowledge to the next generation of midwives. The Midwives College of Utah approves volunteer preceptors for instructing distance education students through their clinical work. This instruction is varied and includes direct instruction, modeling, coaching, and facilitation.

Midwives College of Utah (MCU) is proud to be a leader in midwifery education, offering unique degree programs that meet and exceed MEAC and ICM requirements. Our educational pathway is designed to cultivate intellectual curiosity, spark passion, and expand future professional options as the CPM credential expands. MCU is a MEAC accredited institution.

MCU Preceptors and students have consistent contact throughout their entire clinical placement. Students should receive feedback and skills sign-off in a timely manner from MCU Preceptors. Ideally students are progressing through clinical skills congruent with their studies so they may link their didactic education with clinical field training.

The preceptor role is a challenging one; balancing professional responsibilities, instructional responsibilities and personal relationships.

Midwives College of Utah Preceptor Benefits:

Being an MCU preceptor offers both tangible and intangible benefits. Some benefits of being an MCU preceptor include: 

• Helps you stay current with knowledge and best practice.

• Connects you to the next generation of midwives.

• Contributes to the profession and teaching.

• Allows you to develop leadership skills.

• Energizes you in your own work.

• Connects you with MCU’s clinical program, including clinical educators' benefits:

  • Tuition Waiver Benefit 

  • Reduced fee CEU modules

  • Monthly CPM category 2 CEUs