To practice as a registered midwife in Prince Edward Island, you must be registered with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing and Midwifery of (PEICNM).
It is illegal to practise as a midwife without a valid PEICNM registration.
To become a registered midwife, applicants must meet the following requirements as set out in PEICNM’s regulations and bylaws:
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a baccalaureate program in midwifery that has been approved by the PEICNM Council.
- Successful completion of CMRE exam or other exam approved by Council.
- Has worked as a midwife for a minimum of 1,000 hours in the previous 4 years and attended at least 30 births.
- Has completed a course on Fetal Health Surveillance and Prescribing and Administering Controlled Drugs and Substances.
- Additional Qualifications: Must have up-to-date certification in Neonatal Resuscitation, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Obstetrical Emergency Skills.
- Holds, or has held, a RM registration in another Canadian jurisdiction.
- Proof of liability insurance.
- Has not been convicted of any offence that would render them unfit for nursing practice.
- Entitled to work in Canada.
- Reasonable proficiency in written and spoke English in accordance with the PEICNM English Language Proficiency Policy.
- Has paid the fee(s) established by the Bylaws.
This section is for registered midwives who want to apply to PEICNM and ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED to practice in another Canadian province or territory.
Step 1 PEICNM Profile:
Create your PEICNM profile online. Please ensure all fields are complete.
Step 2 Application:
From your dashboard select “Apply” and complete all required sections of the Registered Midwife Application.
Step 3 Proof of Identity:
- Upload a photo of government issued photo ID.
- Upload a photo of birth certificate.
*If your name does not match the name on your birth certificate, please provide a legal document of name change.
Step 4 Additional Documentation:
Upload a copy of proof of completion for:
- Fetal Health Surveillance
- Prescribing and Administering Controlled Drugs and Substances
- Neonatal Resuscitation
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Obstetrical Emergency Skills
Step 5 Criminal Record Check:
Submit a criminal record check. Please see PEICNM’s Criminal Record Check Policy.
- List of acceptable electronic sources:
- Mybackcheck.com
- CSI Background Screening
- C5 ID
- For criminal record checks from other sources such as the local police or RCMP, PEICNM requires the original stamped copy be sent to us by mail at 1 – 45 Paramount Drive, Charlottetown, PE C1E 0C6
- Criminal record checks are valid for six months from the date of issue.
Step 5 Jurisprudence:
Complete the required Midwife jurisprudence exam from your dashboard.
Step 6 Fees:
Submit and pay the applicable application fee.