Midwives are highly skilled and educated health professionals specializing in low-risk maternity care. Here are the qualifications required of Registered Midwives:
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• Graduation from an approved Canadian Midwifery Education program with a 4-year baccalaureate degree in midwifery with successful completion of the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Examination, or, if trained internationally, completion of an approved Canadian midwifery bridging program.
• Successful completion of the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Examination
• Current clinical experience, within the last five (5) years as per MCNB Policy including a minimum of 60 births.
  ​Initial Registration Policy
• Current certifications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), and Midwifery Emergency Skills.
• Maintain competence to practice according to Council’s Policy: Continuing Competency and Professional Development
  and renewal of registration annually.