In order to be registered in Ontario, all internationally educated midwives must first complete one of the College-approved bridging or assessment programs before applying.
Please note that each program has its own admission criteria, and completing a program successfully does not guarantee registration with the College. To be registered, you will need to meet the registration requirements in place at the time of your application with the College.
List of Approved Programs:
International Midwifery Preregistration Bridging Program
The International Midwifery Preregistration Bridging Program (IMPBP) is offered by the R. Chang School of Continuing Education at Toronto Metropolitan University. The program is structured around coursework, with mentorship and supportive activities to assist in your transition to practice in Ontario. Designed to be completed within a six- or nine-month timeframe, the program offers flexibility with both online and hybrid course options. Upon completion of the coursework, candidates will engage in a 12–16-week clerkship with a midwifery practice.
The College of Midwives of Ontario is not involved in the administration of the program. If you have questions about the IMPBP program, please see the IMPBP website and contact the staff listed there.
Orientation and Assessment Pilot Program
The College’s Orientation and Assessment Pilot Program assesses whether internationally educated midwives meet the qualification requirements to practise midwifery in Ontario. All participants in the Orientation and Assessment Pilot Program must successfully complete three foundational assessment modules online that contain information about practising midwifery in Canada, overviews of expected competencies, and an introduction to the Canadian healthcare system. This program is designed for assessment purposes, not as a learning or educational program.
Following the online modules and external courses, participants must successfully complete the 10-day in-person intensive course. The intensive includes clinical skills practice, written exam review, and comprehensive assessment. Participants must successfully complete all included components and pass all assessments to complete the College’s Orientation and Assessment Process and move on to write the CMRE.
Admissions for the Orientation and Assessment Program are currently closed. We will share information on our website about future cohorts.
International Midwifery Preregistration Program
The International Midwifery Preregistration Program (IMPP) is no longer running. Candidates who previously completed this program may still apply for a certificate of registration with the College.