Certification

Overview

​Certification allows midwives to perform certain restricted activities. You can apply for certification if you meet the requirements for the certification program you're seeking (including completing BCCNM-recognized certification courses and any other BCCNM requirements).​ Learn more about certification. 

Applying for certification

NOTE: We are currently upgrading our systems. To apply for certification, email ​registermidwives@bccnm.ca and include your program completion certificate and other required assessment(s). Midwives must apply for certification within one year of competing the required certification program.

BCCNM recognizes certification in the following eight areas. Certification requirements are listed in each standard:​

• Certified Midwives: Acupuncture

• Certified Midwives: Epidural Maintenance
  

• Certified Mid​wives: Hormonal Contraceptive Therapy

• Certified Midwives: Induction and Augmentation of Labour

• ​​Certified Midwives: Intrauterine Contraception Insertion

• Certified Midwives: Sexually Transmitted Infections Management

• Certified Midwives: Surgical First Assist for Cesarian Section

• Certified Midwives: Vacuum-Assisted Emergency Delivery​
  

Competencies

• Midwives Certified Practice competencies​
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