NARM Policy Updates, March 2021
March 5, 2021
Virtual Clinical Experiences – Extended NARM will allow two virtual clinicals to apply to the Continuity of Care clinical requirements for CPM candidates and NARM
Virtual Clinical Experiences – Extended NARM will allow two virtual clinicals to apply to the Continuity of Care clinical requirements for CPM candidates and NARM
As we begin this year, we would like to take a moment to look back at 2020— When we reflect on where we were a
Online access is now available for all active, inactive and retired CPMs, preceptors, and current applicants-in-process (PEP coming later). All these people were sent an
Remember the new online certification system we emailed you about a few days ago? It will be live and available for you to use next
NARM is pleased to announce a new software system that will allow you to manage your CPM Recertification online! This system will make it faster and
NARM Exam Live Remote Proctoring Early in the Spring, when all testing sites were closed due to the pandemic, NARM worked to create alternative testing
The NARM Board of Directors is committed to the ongoing professional development of CPMs to ensure the best outcomes for the families they serve. NARM
Update on Virtual Clinical Experiences As announced earlier this year, NARM will allow two virtual clinicals to apply to the Continuity of Care clinical requirements
Statement on Applications Department Delays We are all aware of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Although the situation continues to evolve rapidly, NARM remains fully committed to protecting
Effective June 1, 2020 NARM has updated the policy for CPR and NRP requirements due to the ongoing challenges in obtaining hands on skills assessment
NARM acknowledges that many midwives are providing prenatal and postpartum assessments virtually in order to minimize in-person contact during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have been
As you know, most of the usual NARM test sites are closed, and many applicants are also in states with shelter-in-place orders. This situation has
During the past two weeks, the sites that administer the NARM exam have been gradually closing due to the COVID-19 virus. Between the closure of Colleges
NARM is aware that the COVID-19 virus is causing significant limitations in travel as well as cancellations of CPR and NRP courses and possible closures
The midwifery community, and the world for that matter, has lost one of our greats. Claudia Booker passed away February 19, 2020 at the age
As NARM’s 25th anniversary comes to a close, we would like to take a moment to look back at 2019! March: NARM Item Writing workshop (i.e.
NARM is proud to announce that, on November 11, 2019, we celebrate our 25th anniversary of credentialing CPMs! Although the work to create a credentialing
Improve the midwife-student relationship and earn some CEUs! NARM recognizes the importance of preceptors in educating future midwives. We know the preceptor-student relationship may be
NARM and the Midwives Alliance of North America Division of Research (MANA DOR) have partnered with GOLD Learning to present a webinar on Evidence-Informed Practice!
Are you in a state that requires a MEAC education starting January 1, 2020?
Starting January 1, 2020, states that use the US MERA language will require CPMs to have either attended a MEAC school or obtain a Midwifery Bridge Certificate if they earned their CPM via PEP route prior to December 31, 2019. PEP students who are in training in these states (Alabama, Hawaii, Kentucky, Maine, Michigan, and South Dakota) may want to obtain their CPM this year.
Thank you to Kiki Jordan LM CPM, Pearl Yu LM CPM, and Anjali Sardeshmukh LM CPM for hosting the NARM Examination Development workshop on June
NARM has always acknowledged that Continuing Education hours for the renewal of CPM certification may be accredited or unaccredited. On the Recertification form, Category 1
Are you in a state that has adopted US MERA language into a licensing law or that is considering a licensure law based on US
Thank you to the fourteen CPMs who gathered in Blue Springs, Missouri, on March 4-5, 2019 to write questions for the NARM Examination. Coming from