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The evolution of the core competencies for basic midwifery practice.

M D Avery1

  • 1Nurse-Midwifery Program, University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, 6-101 Weaver Densford Hall, 308 Harvard Street SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.

Journal of Midwifery & Women'S Health
|January 11, 2001
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The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) developed Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice in 1978. This foundational document has been revised multiple times and guides nurse-midwifery education and practice.

Area of Science:

  • Midwifery Education
  • Nursing Practice Standards

Background:

  • Established in 1978, the Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) standardized nurse-midwifery education.
  • The document has undergone three revisions, with the latest in 1997, ensuring its continued relevance.

Observation:

  • The competencies serve as the primary curricular template for ACNM-accredited education programs.
  • This paper examines the historical development and application of these essential midwifery standards.

Findings:

  • The evolution of the core competencies reflects changes in midwifery education and practice over decades.
  • The document's consistent revision ensures it remains a vital tool for educators and practitioners.

Implications:

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  • Understanding the historical trajectory of the ACNM Core Competencies is crucial for current and future nurse-midwifery education.
  • The competencies framework supports the standardization and advancement of quality midwifery care.