Midwifery Regulatory Body Terminologies

A Midwife in Good Standing refers to someone who has an expired license.

Foreign Reciprocity refers to the legal requirement for the admission of a local national to the Midwife Licensure Examination.

CPD Council accredits CPDF providers and programs and also administers the CPD requirements for nurses.

The Practice of Midwifery includes services related to pediatric care.

Emergency Cases in midwifery refer to non-life-threatening conditions that may occur post-partum.

The Certificate of Registration (COR) is issued by the Commission alone to a Midwife, upon completing all the requirements.

The Professional Identification Card (PIC) is issued for one year and does not require compliance with the Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

The Code of Ethics for Midwives is issued solely by the Board.

The Code of Technical Standards for the Professional Practice of Midwifery governs primarily the ethical conduct of midwives.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is focused on acquiring advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical values exclusively through formal education.