Exploring Midwifery as a Career

The Education Journey

1. Step 1

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   Bachelor of Midwifery

   Complete an approved four-year direct-entry Bachelor of Midwifery program. In Alberta, Mount Royal University offers the only B.Mid. degree, blending theoretical study with extensive clinical placements. No additional credential is needed after graduation to apply for registration.

2. Step 2

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   Pass the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE)

   Sit and pass the national CMRE, administered by the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council, along with any other requirements identified by the CMA. A passing result qualifies you to apply for registration as a midwife anywhere in Canada.

3. Step 3

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   Register with the College of Midwives of Alberta (CMA)

   Apply to the CMA, Alberta’s regulatory body, for registration and your practice permit. The College sets all requirements to practise, including current CPR, Obstetrical Emergency Skills, and Neonatal Resuscitation certification.

4. Step 4

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   Join the Alberta Association of Midwives and Apply for Insurance

   Become an AAM member and secure the professional liability insurance required to practise in the province. Membership also connects you to peer supports, the job board, and continuing-education resources.

5. Step 5

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   Connect with Alberta Health Services (AHS)

   Midwifery care in Alberta is publicly funded through AHS, so confirm a funded or replacement position is available before joining a practice. Reach out to AHS at [email protected] to check current openings.

6. Step 6

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   Join a Midwifery Practice

   Contact practices across Alberta to find the right fit and contract with one. Once your AHS approval, CMA practice permit, and AAM membership are confirmed, you’re ready to begin providing care.

1. Step 1

   1

   Credential Assessment

   Have your international education and experience assessed against Canadian midwifery competencies. This review identifies how your training compares and whether any gaps need to be addressed before registration.

2. Step 2

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   Bridging (if required)

   If the assessment finds gaps, complete a bridging program to build the specific skills and knowledge expected of midwives in Canada. Not every applicant needs this step — it depends on your assessment results.

3. Step 3

   3

   Pass the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE)

   Sit and pass the same national exam required of all midwives registering in Canada. A passing result confirms you meet the national standard to practise.

4. Step 4

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   Register with the College of Midwives of Alberta (CMA)

   Apply to the CMA for registration and your practice permit. Once registered, you can follow the same remaining steps as any midwife joining the profession in Alberta — AAM membership, insurance, and finding a practice.