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Recent developments in professional midwifery education and credentialing

J T Fullerton1, J E Roberts, W L Valhoff

  • 1Wagne State University, USA.

Journal of Nurse-Midwifery
|July 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and its Certification Council (ACC) are enhancing midwifery education and certification. Key updates include an equivalency option for international nurse-midwives and a new multiple-choice certification exam format.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Education
  • Professional Credentialing
  • Midwifery Practice

Background:

  • The American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) and ACNM Certification Council (ACC) are committed to advancing midwifery education and practice standards.
  • Both organizations aim to expand access to quality midwifery education and ensure adherence to established educational and clinical practice standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To inform ACNM members about recent significant actions by the ACNM and ACC.
  • To detail changes in educational pathways, examination formats, credentialing policies, and accreditation guidelines within nurse-midwifery.

Main Methods:

  • Description of the Assured Equivalency Option for internationally educated nurse-midwives.
  • Explanation of the rationale and validation methods for the new multiple-choice national certification examination.

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  • Presentation of the ACC's policy on time-limited credentials for newly certified individuals.
  • Recounting the development process for accreditation guidelines for non-nurse-midwifery education programs and professional midwife credentialing.

    • Main Results:

    • The Assured Equivalency Option provides a pathway for foreign-trained nurse-midwives to achieve national certification eligibility.
    • The adoption of a multiple-choice format for the national certification examination is supported by validity and reliability studies.
    • Newly certified individuals will receive a time-limited credential.
    • Guidelines for accrediting non-nurse-midwifery education programs and credentialing professional midwives have been established.

    Conclusions:

    • These initiatives by ACNM and ACC aim to standardize and improve the quality of midwifery education and practice.
    • The changes facilitate broader access to certification for diverse groups of midwives.
    • The updates reflect a commitment to maintaining rigorous standards in professional midwifery credentialing and education.