Registration and Renewal

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Registration

In the province of Nova Scotia, you must be registered with the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia in order to practice midwifery.

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Approved Programs

Approved Program means a Canadian Midwifery Education Program (MEP) has been approved by the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia.

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Requirements

For successful registration with MRCNS, you must:

  • Have successfully completed an approved program of midwifery studies;
  • Have successfully completed the approved examinations;
  • Hold valid certification in neonatal resuscitation (NRP), cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), obstetrical emergency skills (ESW) and Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS).
  • Hold individual practice insurance for HIROC (Insurance | Healthcare Insurance Reciprocal of Canada (hiroc.com)

Initial Registration Process

Download Application

Click on the link above to download a copy of our initial application for registration. Be sure to review our Checklist and Guidelines to help you complete your application (available in the Downloads section below). When completed, please submit your application, attachments and fees.

Guidelines

Download a copy of our guidelines to help with completing your application for initial registration. Processing time is 5 days once we have a complete submission.

Fees / Costs

Click on the link above to download the updated fees schedule. We cannot register a midwife until all documents and fees have been submitted.

Initial Registration Checklist

  • Proof of Canadian citizenship, or proof of permanent resident status
  • Proof of authorization for employment in Canada
  • Schedule 1:  for applicants with previous other names
  • Schedule 2:  Clinical Experience by Practice Site, and Hospital Privileges/Employment

Download Checklist

  • Notarized copy of registration for each midwifery registration outside of Canada
  • Notarized copy of registration for each professional registration other than midwifery, from every jurisdiction where you are or have been registered
  • Notarized copy of each degree, diploma or certificate relating to midwifery education (CMRE Results – if applicable)
  • Competency Assessment and/or Bridging Program results sent directly to Registrar
  • Copy of current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Copy of current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
  • Copy of current certification in Emergency Skills in Obstetrics
  • Consent and forms submitted to request Letter of Professional Conduct from each Canadian regulatory body where you are or have been registered

Downloads

If you are registering for the first time, you can download all our forms related to your initial application here.

Routes to Midwifery Registration
in Nova Scotia

New Graduate from an approved Canadian Midwifery Education Program

For Registration under this route, an applicant must:

  • Provide proof of successful completion of Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam (CMRE)
  • Provide original documentation of graduation, including transcripts
  • Provide Proof of Current Certification in CPR (valid within 2 years), ESW (valid within 2 years),
  • FHS through Perinatal Services BC (valid within 2 years) and NRP (valid within 1 year)
  • Provide a current criminal record with vulnerable sector check (within 1 year)
Registration with another Canadian Regulatory body

Under the agreement for mobility between Canadian Regulators, a midwife who is registered in one Province may apply for registration in another Canadian jurisdiction.

For Registration under this route, an applicant must:

  • Request a Letter of Professional Standing from your previous provincial regulatory body(s): must be sent directly from regulator
  • Proof of Current certification in CPR (valid within 2 years), ESW (valid within 2 years), FHS through Perinatal Services BC (valid within 2 years) and NRP (valid within 1 year)
  • Provide original document of current criminal record with vulnerable sector check (within 1 year)
International Midwives

Internationally trained midwives can apply for registration and become members of the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia after (1) having completed an approved bridging program and a competency assessment, (2) having received an offer of employment from the health authorities. The Council has approved the following programs:

  • Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council: Multijurisdictional Midwifery Bridging Program (MMBP)
  • College of Midwives of British Columbia: Prior Learning and Experience Assessment Program (PLEA)
  • Alberta Midwifery Health Disciplines Committee: Prior Learning and Experience Assessment Program (PLEA)
  • College of Midwives of Alberta: Prior Learning and Experience Assessment Program (PLEA)
  • College of Midwives of Manitoba: Prior Learning and Experience Assessment Program (PLEA)
  • Ordre des Sage-Femmes du Québec: Formation d’appoint pour les sages-femmes formées à l’étranger
  • Toronto Metropolitan University (Toronto, Ontario): International Midwifery Preregistration Program (IMPP)

For more information on becoming a midwife in Canada, click here.

Immigration Services and Organizations

Please see the following resources which are available to support international Midwives:

Approved
Education Programs

Canadian Midwifery Education Program (MEP) Graduates

One of the routes for registration in Nova Scotia is through the completion of a baccalaureate level degree in midwifery. A graduate is also required to complete the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE) offered through the Canadian Midwifery Regulators’ Council.

Canadian baccalaureate midwifery degrees are currently offered at the following universities:

McMaster University
Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning & Discovery
(MDCL) Third Fl.,
3103-1200 Main Street West
Hamilton, Ontario L8N 3Z5

T: 905-525-9140 Ext. 26654
View website

This program is offered in English only

Mount Royal University
4825 Mount Royal Gate SW
Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6

T: 403-440-5000
F: 403-440-7252
TOLL FREE: 1-877-440-5001
View website

Toronto Metropolitan University
Midwifery Education Program
288 Church Street
Room DCC-676
Toronto, Ontario

T: 416-979-5104
F: 416-979-5271
View website

This program offers part-time studies in English only

Université du Québec à Trois Rivières
3351, boulevard des Forges
Trois-Rivières, Quebec

T: 819-376-5011
View website

This program is in French

University of British Columbia
2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6T 1Z4

T: 604-822-2211
View website

For any of one of these programs to be considered complete, a candidate must successfully complete a recommended clinical placement.

License Renewal

Registered Midwives must renew their registration each year.

ANNUAL LICENSE RENEWAL DEADLINE:   March 1

Annual License Renewal Late Fees (including late QAP reports)
  • $50  Between March 2nd and April 1st
  • $150 After April 1st
Clinical License

Active Practising Clinical Midwives must ensure they have current certification in Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Fetal Health Surveillance (FHS) and Emergency Skills (ESW). They must also maintain a certain level of practice to ensure their skills are current.

Renew your Clinical License

Non-Clinical License

The practice of midwifery as defined in section 2 (i) of the Midwifery Act includes the non-clinical activities of research, education, consultation, management, administration, regulation, policy or system development related to midwifery.

Renew your Non-Clinical License

 

Fees

You will soon be able to pay by credit card after completing the application or renewal form when applying online (Coming Soon!).

Currently, you have the option to pay by electronic funds transfer (EFT), certified cheque, money order, or personal cheque (NSF fees apply).

If you are paying by EFT you may submit your payment to:

info@mrcns.ca

If you are paying by certified cheque, money order, or personal cheque (NSF fees apply) you may submit your payment by mail to:

The Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia
300-120 Western Parkway
Bedford, Nova Scotia
B4B 0V2

After you have completed the application, uploaded the application documents to the secure portal, and payment has been received, you will receive an email confirmation that you will be licensed by the Midwifery Regulatory Council of Nova Scotia. You will also be provided with a receipt. You should save your receipt as your fees are income tax deductible.

 

Registration and Licensure Fee

Upon receiving a successful application from and applicant MRCNS will issue an receipt for their Registration & Licensure fee, this fee is non-refundable and the receipt can be retained for tax purposes.

 

Annual License Renewal Fee

The annual license renewal fee amount is dependent on your license type and is due by March 1st. Please refer to the Fees Schedule for details.

 

Annual License Renewal Late Fee
Late fees are applied if your renewal (including late QAP reports) is received after March 1.
$50  Between March 2nd and April 1st
$150 After April 1st

To practice midwifery in Nova Scotia and use the title ‘Midwife”, a person must be registered with the Council.

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Registration

To practice midwifery in Nova Scotia and use the title "Midwife" or "Registered Midwife", a person must be registered with MRCNS.

Educate

In Nova Scotia, midwives are required to complete a baccalaureate level degree in midwifery, as well as the Canadian Midwifery Registration Examination (CMRE).

Practice and Continuing Competence

In Nova Scotia, Registered Midwives must have core competencies met as well as continuing competence in order to practice.

Quality Assurance

When a client chooses a midwife, they must be confident they are working with a healthcare professional who is competent, ethical and skilled.

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