Registering as a Midwife in Manitoba

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Graduates of CMM approved midwifery education program

All current CMM approved programs are Canadian four-year direct-entry education programs leading to a university degree. All programs offer clinical experience working in a model of practice that is the same or very similar to the model in Manitoba.  Programs of study that are currently approved by the CMM include:

1. Bachelor of Midwifery Program at University of Manitoba in Winnipeg
2. Ontario Midwifery Education Program McMaster University (Hamilton), and Toronto Metropolitan University (Toronto)
3. British Columbia Midwifery Education Program at University of British Columbia in Vancouver
4. Mount Royal University

In addition to the approved educational programs listed above, there is a program at Université du Québec à Trois Rivières. This program is offered in French only. 

Registration Requirements for graduates of an approved midwifery education program.

1. Meet the clinical experience requirements set out in Section 4 of the Midwifery Regulation.
2. Provide proof of training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP).
3. Complete the CMM's Jurisprudence exam. 
4. Provide satisfactory background checks (Criminal/vulnerable sector check, child abuse registry check, adult abuse registry check).
5. Proof of upcoming employment with a Manitoba Regional Health Authority or professional liability insurance. 
6. Complete the Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam.  Graduates who have not completed or received results of this exam may apply for registration as an Examination Candidate.  

More information about these requirements is available in the CMM Application Guidelines document.

Midwives who are registered as graduates of approved programs are required to complete a New Registrant's Year as per the CMM New Registrant Policy

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