The Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential and the North American Registry of Midwives

1. Not required to be nurses.
2. Multiple routes of education recognized; direct entry midwives and certified nurse midwives can qualify for this credential.
3. Education programs accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council prepare students to meet the requirement for the CPM.
4. Out-of-hospital birth experience is required.
5. Have met rigorous requirements and passed written exam and hands-on skills evaluation.
6. Administered by the North American Registry of Midwives.
7. Legal status varies according to state.
8. Practice most often in homes and birth centers.

For more information e-mail info@narm.org or call 1-888-84-BIRTH (Eastern Time)