Notes of Reference. The Certified Professional Midwife requirments authorized to practice:
1. Graduate of a MEAC accredited institution (authorized in RI)
2. NARM CPM Designation
Midwives (216-RICR-40-05-23)
“Certified professional midwife” or “CPM” means a person who has successfully completed an accredited educational program in midwifery, holds a current certification as a certified professional midwife by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM), and is licensed to practice midwifery in Rhode Island.
Practice of Midwifery
A.The license to practice midwifery authorizes the holder to practice the independent management of cases of childbirth, including prenatal, intrapartum, postpartum, and normal newborn care, and well woman care including the management of common health problems that provides for consultation, collaborative management, or referral as indicated by the health status of the client in accordance with standards established by the American College of Nurse-Midwives and Midwives Alliance of North America incorporated by reference in § 23.2 of this Part.
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This opportunity is made possible through a partnership with the Commonsense School of Midwifery in Florida. This is a hybrid, rigorous clinical and academic 3-year commitment; relocation is a mandatory expectation of program completion.