Midwives

To practise as a regulated health professional in Ontario, you must be a member of your profession’s regulatory college and hold a certificate of registration. Regulated health professionals are required by law to deliver competent, ethical and professional services, and are accountable to the public through their respective colleges.

The College of Midwives of Ontario regulates the profession of Midwifery in Ontario. The CMO was established with the proclamation of the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Midwifery Act to govern midwifery in the interest of public safety.

To learn more about the registration requirements, please visit the College of Midwives of Ontario website.

Resources

• College of Midwives of Ontario
• Association of Ontario Midwives
• McMaster University – Midwifery Education Program
• Ryerson University – International Midwifery Pre-registration Program
• The Access Centre for Internationally Educated Health Professionals provides guidance for internationally educated Midwives who are interested in pursuing licensing or alternative careers in Ontario.