Registrant's Handbook

The Registrant's Handbook is the official set of  Ethics, Standards, Policies and guidelines that govern the practice of midwifery in Alberta.  The handbook is an electronic file of Standards, Policies and Information to guide and support Midwifery Practice.  It lays out the Standards of Competency and Practice, the requirements for registration, and for Practice Permit renewal.   

The Midwifery Code of Ethics can be found here .​

To access the content of the Handbook, click the links below:​

• Standards of Practice for Midwives in Alberta 2022

• Standard of Practice Client Protection: Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct by Registered Midwives

• Alberta Competencies for Midwives

• Registered Midwives Prescribing and Administering Drugs in Alberta
  

• Mobility in Canada 
  

• Model of Midwifery Care 

• CMA Policies and Guidelines  

• Newborn Metabolic Screening 
  

• Infection Control: 

  • Alberta Health: Infection Prevention and Control Strategy (2015​)

  • Alberta Health: Infection Prevention and Control for Health Professionals
    

  • Post-Exposure Management and Prophylaxis Guidelines