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On May 3, the new Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation came into effect, setting out a list of drugs midwives can prescribe and substances that midwives can administer by injection or inhalation on a midwife’s own authority within the scope of midwifery practice. Read more about the new regulation here.
Read our digital newsletter for information on the new Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation, three open public consultations, new practice advice, Council highlights, 30 years of regulated midwifery, and more!
The College of Midwives of Ontario supports midwifery clients being able to access the care they need through their chosen provider. This expansion to the list will improve access to treatments for midwifery clients across the province. The College is proud to be a part of delivering this expansion with the Ministry of Health.
RSVP today for our upcoming live webinars where will be be presenting the College’s Safe Prescribing and Administration of Controlled Drugs and Substances course and answering questions on the changes to the Designated Drugs and Substances Regulation.
The College of Midwives of Ontario will be holding Council elections from June 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, to fill two vacancies for professional member positions.
Each term consists of a duration of three years. The next term will begin October 2, 2024.
All practising midwives renewing their registration with the College in 2024 are expected to have completed full training in neonatal resuscitation (NRP), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and emergency skills (ES).
Read this edition for information on upcoming changes to the Designated Drugs Regulation, guidance on the Professional Development Program, information about class changes, highlights from the October and December Council Meetings, and more!
Council meetings are always open to the public. We post the Council package publicly in advance of each meeting.
Our quarterly Council Meetings are open to the public and we post our meeting materials online.