Inter-provincial registration
Licensure with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required in order for an individual to practice midwifery in British Columbia.
Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA)
In accordance with Chapter 7 of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) formerly known as Canada’s Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), BCCNM will license midwives who hold what is determined to be the equivalent to practising midwife licensure in another Canadian jurisdiction. This licensure must be maintained throughout the application process until an applicant is licensed with BCCNM. If the applicant’s licensure is changed to another class prior to being granted licensure in B.C., their application will need to be re-assessed as a graduate from a recognized program.
Application and process
Instructions on how a Canadian applicant can seek midwife licensure are provided below. BCCNM recommends submitting applications for licensure a minimum of 4-6 weeks in advance of your anticipated registration date. If you believe your application may be considered
complex, you may wish to submit your application earlier.
- 1. Prepare your documents
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To avoid delays in processing your application, prepare the following documents before you start your application. Refer to the
Policy on Continuing Competencies to ensure that your certifications and courses meet BCCNM's requirements:
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- A letter of standing and professional conduct/verification of licensure from any regulator with which you have held or currently hold licensure. This must be received by BCCNM directly from the regulator.
- Notarized copies of
two pieces of identification
- A letter of standing and professional conduct/verification of licensure from any regulator with which you have held or currently hold licensure. This must be received by BCCNM directly from the regulator.
- Name and address of practice in B.C.
- 2. Apply to BCCNM
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- 3. Pay fees
- Pay the
application fee. Instruction for online payment will be provided once your application is received.
- 4. Professional references
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Arrange for three professional references to be sent directly to BCCNM using the
Reference form.
- 5. Criminal record check
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Consent to a criminal record check. Instructions on how to request and consent to a criminal record check in Canada and/or other applicable jurisdictions will be provided once application is reviewed.
- 6. Pay licensing fees
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Pay your licensing fee. Instructions on online payment by credit card and the amount required will be provided once application is approved.
- 7. Professional liability protection
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Obtain
professional liability protection from the
Midwives Association of BC.
- 8. Wait for confirmation of licensure from BCCNM
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Once you have paid your licensiong fees, we will send you an email confirming that you have been granted licensure. You must not practise as a midwife until you receive confirmation of licensure.
Haven't received a confirmation email?
Licensure will not be granted until your payment has been received and liability protection has been confirmed. Before calling to check on the status of your application, please:
- Double-check that you submitted your application and that your payment went through.
- Check your junk mail and spam folders.
- 9. Once registered: hospital privileges and MSP
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