Update from the Executive Director
Dear CPM Community, I want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have provided NARM with essential feedback over the past month.
The North American Registry of Midwives sets the standard for the competency-based Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential.
The Certified Professional Midwife credential, issued by NARM, is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
The first step in the certification process is an evaluation of the applicant’s education and clinical training according to the standards set by the Portfolio Evaluation Process.
Dear CPM Community, I want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who have provided NARM with essential feedback over the past month.
In April 2024, NARM created a survey to assess the community support for removal of the “Continuity of Care” requirement for NARM Registered Preceptors. Survey
NARM Registered Preceptor Policy Survey NARM wants to hear from you on this proposed policy change! This survey will take less than 5 minutes to
NARM is pleased to announce the hiring of Brynne Potter, CPM-retired, as its new Executive Director. Brynne served on the NARM Board from 2007-2013 after working as legislative liaison
NARM Informed Disclosure for Midwifery Care Update NARM requires the Certified Professional Midwife to have written statements of Informed Disclosure for Midwifery Care on file
NRP Policy Advocacy Midwives understand the challenges of obtaining NRP instruction in community birth settings, but most are unaware of the potential challenges on the horizon
Total number of
Certified Professional Midwife
credentials issued as of October 15, 2024
4772
Total number of Certified Professional Midwife credentials issued as of November 26, 2021—
4,120