The Prescribing and Administering Standard has been rescinded by the College of Midwives of Ontario, effective July 15, 2024. Rescinding the Prescribing and Administering Standard will not change how midwifery is practised.
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As the global funding is now in effect, you may have new questions about class changes, depending on your individual circumstances. Below, we have highlighted some recently asked questions from midwives to share information more widely.
An updated Professional Misconduct Regulation, made under the Midwifery Act, 1991, is in effect on July 1, 2024. We have prepared information on the regulation, a summary of changes, and some frequently asked questions to help explain these changes.
The College will be closed at 12:30pm on Friday, June 28 and on Monday, July 1. We will reopen at…
The College is seeking a Director, Professional Practice who will lead and provide strategic direction for both the Professional Practice and Quality Assurance portfolios.
Each quarter, in advance of the College’s Council Meeting, the Registrar-CEO prepares her Quarterly Report to assure the Council that the College operates effectively and achieves its strategic goals, and that the Registrar performs per the expected duties outlined in the Council’s Governance Policies.
The College’s work is overseen by a Council, which sets the strategic direction of the College and ensures our long-term…
The College of Midwives of Ontario is looking to engage consultants to assist us with a survey of midwifery clients in Ontario. Read our request for proposals.
One of our strategic priorities is building engagement and fostering trust with the public and the profession. We see improving our engagement with students as a crucial element of achieving this priority.
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.