Midwife

To register as a midwife in Alberta, you need:

• An approved bachelor’s degree in midwifery or a refresher program, finished within 2 years before application
• Successful completion of the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE)
• Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Certification in obstetrical emergencies skills
• Certification in fetal health surveillance

There are other registration categories for midwives.

A provisional midwife:

• Has met the academic requirement for a midwife but has not completed the CMRE yet
• Must work under the supervision of a registered midwife

A student midwife:

• Is enrolled in an approved midwifery program and receiving practical training
• Must work under the supervision of a registered midwife

For details about all registration requirements, contact the CMA or visit the CMA website.

Midwives who are registered by and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the CMA website.

Internationally educated midwives can apply through the CMA Internationally Educated Midwives route.