Internationally Educated Midwives

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Internationally educated and experienced midwives may have their Prior Learning and Experience assessed (PLEA) to determine substantial equivalence to the Canadian requirements.  

CMA has moved! If you are planning to submit your application or documents via mail, please send them to CMA'S new address:
Suite 310 Midpark Centre 259 Midpark Way SE
Calgary, AB T2X 1M2  

There are a number of steps involved in the process:

1. Midwives must have the ability to communicate effectively with other caregivers, facilitating referral, consultation and collaboration when appropriate. As such, Candidates for PLEA MUST meet minimum English Language Standards to be considered. Please see requirements here. 
2. Apply to an independent Qualification/Education assessment service: WES  or  IQAS to have your education documents reviewed and sent to the CMA - (see each website for cost information)
3. Complete the  Competency Assessment Tool  and the  PLEA application  and submit with payment (*$1500)
   The CMA will review the above documents and issue an initial decision or recommendation
4. Complete the three components of the Examination Process: Culture and Jurisprudence exam (currently suspended for review), Canadian Midwifery Registration Exam (CMRE) - *Confirm fee with CMRC, and the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) - *~ $3500-$4500

Results of these three are reviewed by the Registration Committee and a decision is made regarding eligibility for Registration and if appropriate the type of Practice Permit. Registration DOES NOT allow a midwife to start practice.

Once the Practice Permit is granted the midwife  must apply for Privileges through Alberta Health Services and obtain a PracID from Alberta Health.

(Please note: Midwifery services are publicly funded through Alberta Health Services. We recommend that if you are applying for any midwifery position you ensure the position is funded by contacting Alberta Health Services at:  midwives@ahs.ca) 

2022 CMA Registration Fees for Applicants with International Credentials
English Language Standards	See each website for cost information
Independent Qualification/Education Assessment Service	See each website for cost information
PLEA Application for Registration with the CMA	$ 1500.00
CMRE	*See CMRC for cost information
OSCE	$ 3500.00 - $4500.00
Practice Permit with the CMA	$ 4550.00
*Practice Permit Fee will only apply once the registration with the College has been approved.

* Fees quoted are for 2022 and subject to change, confirm with CMA office for current fees, and payment methods
Please note that CMA is not required to refund practice fees.