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Welcome to the College of Midwives of Ontario

We regulate more than 1,000 midwives in Ontario. Our work ensures that anyone who chooses midwifery services can trust and feel confident in that choice.

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Latest Updates

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Revised – Record Keeping Standard

The College’s Record Keeping Standard was revised at the December 2022 Council meeting. The new standard comes into effect on April 1, 2023.

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Standards and Resources

Find information on the College’s Standards, Scope of Practice, policies and relevant legislation, guides, publications, consultations and professional practice advice.
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Midwives

Midwives are regulated health professionals. Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario comes with responsibilities detailed in provincial legislation and regulations, as well as College standards, policies, and by-laws. Find out more about applying to practise midwifery in Ontario and how to maintain your registration.
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Clients and the Public

The College of Midwives of Ontario is mandated to regulate midwifery in the public interest. Find out more about what to expect from a midwife, how the College works with the public, our midwife directory, and complaints and concerns.
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Registration Regulation Including the Emergency Class (Proposed)

This consultation is open until Monday, April 3, 2023. About this consultation The College has proposed significant changes to the…
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Record Keeping Standard for Midwives

The changes to the Record Keeping Standard for Midwives are intended to update its content and provide enough information for midwives to understand what their responsibilities are to document in, and maintain, the client record.

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Second Birth Attendant Standard

This standard was revised so it is achievable by all midwives by requiring midwives work with second birth attendants who are competent in NRP rather than certified in NRP.

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Clinical Education and Student Supervision Standard

The changes made to the Clinical Education and Student Supervision standard were designed to tie all standards to the public interest and to the delivery of client care. The changes also incorporated the feedback received during the first consultation about professional behaviours and providing a safe learning environment for students.

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