The à la Carte option at Acadia School of Midwifery & Women’s Health offers open-enrollment access to individual courses drawn from the Bachelor’s and Master’s curricula. Designed for birthworkers, doulas, nurses, midwives, and health professionals seeking to deepen specific areas of knowledge. These stand-alone courses allow learners to engage with Acadia’s evidence-based, woman-centered, and trauma-informed approach without committing to a full degree program.

Each course is self-paced and delivered online through Acadia’s digital learning platform. Participants receive access to multimedia lessons, reading materials, and guided reflections that integrate both academic rigor and holistic practice. While the courses are non-credit-bearing, they maintain the same academic standards as our degree programs and can later be applied toward a certificate or degree if the student chooses to matriculate.

Learners may choose from a wide range of subjects, including midwifery foundations, trauma-informed care, herbal and functional medicine, fertility and reproductive health, menopause, perinatal loss, or integrative postpartum care. Most courses require no prerequisites and can be completed according to the learner’s schedule and interests.

The À la Carte pathway embodies Acadia’s mission to make high-quality midwifery and women’s health education accessible to all who are called to serve. Whether you wish to refine a specific skill, explore a new area of practice, or reconnect with your passion for women’s health, these courses offer an opportunity to learn within Acadia’s community of compassionate, skilled, and globally minded practitioners.

Non-Degree à la Carte Courses

FAQ

  • Tuition varies depending on course length, depth, and production requirements. Most courses range from $150 to $450 USD.

    Enrollment is open year-round, and learners may register at any time. Once tuition is paid, access to the course is granted immediately through Acadia’s secure digital learning platform.

  • Registration is simple:

    1. Select your desired À la Carte course.

    2. Complete the online payment and registration form.

    3. Receive instant access to the course and begin learning at your own pace.

    There is no application process or prerequisite to enroll unless noted in the individual course description.

  • À la Carte courses are non-credit-bearing and do not confer academic credit toward the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at completion.

    However, depending on your certifying organization, many courses may be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for doulas, midwives, nurses, and other birth professionals.

    If you later choose to matriculate into an Acadia certificate or degree program, completed À la Carte courses may be evaluated for potential transfer toward program requirements.

    • Each À la Carte course includes 12 months of unlimited access from the date of enrollment.

      You may learn at your own pace, return to lessons as needed, and download supplemental materials. Extensions are available upon request for a small administrative fee.

  • Yes — here are a few important considerations:

    • All À la Carte courses are self-paced and do not include individual faculty feedback unless explicitly stated.

    • Certain advanced topics (e.g., intrapartum skills, clinical decision-making, trauma-informed perinatal care) may recommend prior professional experience.

    • Completion of an À la Carte course does not grant clinical privileges and does not count toward NARM-required numbers.

    • Courses reflect Acadia’s core values: evidence-based practice, woman-centered care, and trauma-informed education.

    • Learners who wish to continue into the Bachelor’s or Master’s program may have their À la Carte coursework reviewed for competency alignment.

  • Yes, if you decide to enroll the Batchelor of Midwifery or the Master of Midwifery & Women’s Health, you’ll be able to credit the courses you took a la carte towards completion of your program.

  • Some do. it will be indicated or will be sold as a package.

  • À la Carte courses are non-credit-bearing and do not confer academic credit toward the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree at completion.

    However, depending on your certifying organization, many courses may be eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for doulas, midwives, nurses, and other birth professionals.

    If you later choose to matriculate into an Acadia certificate or degree program, completed À la Carte courses may be evaluated for potential transfer toward program requirements.

  • Explain if they include:

    • video lectures

    • reading material

    • guided reflections

    • quizzes or assessments

    • downloadable resources

  • Yes

  • A refunds allowed only within 24 hours if the course has not been accessed.