• ​A practising midwife in another Canadian jurisdiction.
  
• A non-practising registrant with BCCNM.
  
• A former registrant with BCCNM. 

​IMPORTANT: You are ineligible for temporary emergency registration if you: 

• Received your midwifery education internationally and have not applied for BCCNM practising registration, and/or not met the requirements for practising registration in British Columbia.
• Have previously recorded instances of not meeting the good character, fitness to practice or competence to practice requirements with the college.
  
• Have previously been denied registration.
  

If you are ineligible for TER, you may still be eligible for practising registration. Learn more about the applica​tion process.

How to​ apply​

​1. Confirm you are eligible to apply

Read the eligibility criteria above to ensure you are eligible to apply for temporary emergency registration. Please do not apply unless you meet the criteria. This will enable us to process applications for eligible individuals more efficiently.

2. Create a BCCNM account

Create a BCCNM account if you do not have one already.

3. Submit application form and supporting documents/information

Complete all sections of the Application for Temporary Emergency Registration and submit to BCCNM Registration Services at registe​rmidwives@bccnm.ca along with:

• Copies of two forms of identification accept​ed by BCCNM (one must include a photo)
• Any additional information you need to provide, as directed on the application.
  

IMPORTANT: Please download and save the application to your computer before completing it. Some browsers, such as Chrome or Safari, will not save your changes if you do not take this step.

4. Confirm registration before practising

If your application for temporary emergency registration is approved, we will send you an email confirming your registration. You will also appear in the online directory. You must not practise as a midwife in British Columbia until you have confirmed your registration with BCCNM.

5. Sign up for the Emergency Health Provider Registry

The Emergency Health Provider Registry (EPHR) is an online registry to support proactive and voluntary deployment of health sector workers to communities across B.C. during emergency events including wildfires, floods, and pandemics.

Health authorities, Providence Health Care, Health Match B.C., and the Ministry of Health may use the EHPR to initiate contact with health care providers if/when assistance is required.

After you are granted registration, apply for the Emergency Health Provider Registry.

Practising as a temporary emergency registrant 

Areas of practice

Temporary emergency registration (TER) is available for the sole purpose of enabling eligible individuals to assist during a declared emergency. Temporary emergency registrants can assist by:

• Providing care that is directly related to the state of emergency.
• Temporarily covering positions vacated by midwives who have been redeployed to deal with the emergency.
• Provide continuity of care should B.C. residents receive care within other provinces and require virtual or other follow-up care following return to B.C.

Midwifery practice in British Columbia

Midwifery scope, professional and practice standards are slightly different in every Canadian jurisdiction. Please review the Midwifery Scope and Model of Practice as well as all Midwifery Standards and Guidelines to ensure you understand the current scope standards you need to follow while you are practising in British Columbia.

In particular, please ensure you review the Indigenous Cultural Safety, Cultural Humility and Anti-Racism Pr​actice Standard, which clearly outlines expectations for how BCCNM registrants are to provide culturally safe and anti-racist care for Indigenous clients.

Use of title

During the period that you hold temporary registration with BCCNM, you may refer to yourself as a temporary registered midwife or RM (T).

Frequently asked questions

How will my application be assessed?

We will confirm that you:

• Are a registrant in good standing (or were in good standing when you last held registration). 
• Meet the good character and fitness to practice requirements
  
• Meet all continuing competence/Quality Assurance requirements. 
  
• Have sufficient and current practise withing the Scope, Standards and expectations of midwives in British Columbia and/or Canada. 
  

When will temporary emergency registration end?

Temporary emergency registration is granted for periods of up to 180 days and will be automatically extended while the BCCNM registrar’s emergency declaration is in effect. You may be asked to provide updated information before your registration is extended to ensure you still to meet the requirements.

When BCCNM repeals the emergency declaration, your registration will expire 15 days following the announcement. We will notify you as required of your updated registration expiry date.​