In addition to meeting practice hour requirements​ for currency of practice, midwives within the initial three years of practising or provisional licensure with BCCNM must also:​

1. For at least the first six months of practice in B.C.:
   
   

   • Work within an established practice alongside a midwife, midwives, or a primary care provider who have agreed to provide 24/7 mentorship; and

   • Attend births in home and community settings with an additional attendant who is a practising midwife and competent to provide intrapartum care in home and community settings as the most responsible provider.

2. Attend a minimum total of 40 births in three years​, including:
   
   

   • At least 10 births in hospital as a primary midwife;
     

   • At least 10 births in home and community settings as a primary midwife.

3. Submit their birth numbers at the end of the consolidation period or as soon as they have met the requirements.
4. Keep supporting records for at least three years a​nd, if required for a quality assurance audit, submit records and proof of meeting the consolidation requirement.​
   

Questions?

Email qualitymidwives@bccnm.ca.​