Licensing process in Manitoba

This profession is regulated in Manitoba by the College of Midwives of Manitoba (CMM).

Note: The CMM conducts the licensing process in English only. Thus, all requested documents must be translated into English.

To practise midwifery in Manitoba you must be registered with the CMM.

To register with the CMM you must have:

• graduated from a midwifery program approved by the CMM* OR you must complete an approved assessment process that reviews your education and experience
• provided continuity of care (as defined by the regulation) to at least three women during clinical practice and must have conducted at least 10 births in the past two years
• conducted a minimum of 40 births, as primary midwife in at least 30
• conducted 15 initial newborn examinations and 50 newborn visits
• conducted at least 75 prenatal and 75 postnatal examinations.

You must complete the following steps:

STEP 1: Contact the CMM and tell them you are an internationally educated midwife and would like information on how to become licensed to practise in Manitoba.

College of Midwives of Manitoba
235 - 500 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3X1
Phone: 204-783-4520
Fax: 204-779-1490
E-mail: plea@midwives.mb.ca
Website: midwives.mb.ca

STEP 2: Complete the Multijurisdictional Midwifery Bridging Program (MMBP) application for a prior-learning and experience assessment after reviewing the MMBP website (midwiferybridging.ca).

You must submit the following to the MMBP:

• proof that you meet the educational and work experience requirements
• proof of English language proficiency
• application assessment fee: C$300

STEP 3: You must successfully complete the gap training educational component and written and clinical exams of the MMBP.

STEP 4: You must pass the Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam (CMRE).

STEP 5: When all steps have been completed you can apply for registration to practise in Manitoba.

Additional information

Annual College of Midwives of Manitoba registration fee is C $1,500.

The MMBP costs approximately C $4,500.

The clinical exam costs C $750.

* The following programs are approved by the CMM:

• Ontario Midwifery Education Program
• British Columbia Midwifery Education Program
• Manitoba Kanaci Otinawawasowin Education Program at University College of the North

Language: As part of your work, you are required to have intermediate or advanced English language skills in the four basic language areas - listening, speaking and reading and writing comprehension. Therefore, you should be able to:

• participate in discussions of a complex nature
• share your thoughts clearly
• understand technical documents
• write reports in English with confidence

Revised October 2011

Assistance for newcomers in Manitoba

• Communication and bridging programs for professionals
• Financial help to pursue professional licence
• A recent immigrant talks about how she found a job in this profession