The CMO was established with the proclamation of the Regulated Health Professions Act and the Midwifery Act on December 31, 1993 to govern midwifery in the interest of public safety by:

Regulating the practice of the profession and governing members according to legislation, regulations, and by-laws
Setting standards of qualification for persons to be issued certificates of registration
Developing, establishing, and maintaining standards of professional ethics for the members
Responding to complaints from the public regarding midwifery practice

The College is directed by a Council comprised of members of the public appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and registered midwives, elected from the College's membership. The Council has the following statutory committees: Executive, Registration, Quality Assurance, Fitness to Practice, Client Relations, Complaints, and Discipline.

Council meetings are open to the public. They are held regularly throughout the year at the College office. Contact the College to confirm meeting time and locations.

What's New

Prescribing Authority

The list of Midwives who have not completed certification to prescribe and or administer the drugs has been updated as of January 31, 2012. Click here to access the list.

Answers to a number of questions that have been asked about the newly expanded designated drug list in the Frequently Asked Questions - Midwifery Designated Drugs Regulation.

Click here to view information that the Ontario College of Pharmacists has posted on their website for their members about the expanded prescribing authority. If any pharmacist in your community has questions about the drug list, you may wish to suggest that they call either their own college or the CMO. We would be happy to discuss any questions or concerns that they may have.

Communications

The following documents have been added to the Communications and Resources section of the
website:

Fair Registration Practices Report

The College has filed the Fair Registration Practices Report for 2010 with the Office of the Fairness Commissioner. Click here to review the report

College of Midwives of Ontario’s report on our entry to practice review

The College has submitted a report on our entry to practice review with the Office of Fairness Commissioner. Click here to review the report.

New Brochure & Factsheet

The Facts about Home Birth in Ontario - a fact sheet about the safety of home birth.

About Midwifery - an updated College brochure, containing general information about the College and its function.

The College has colour copies of the brochure and factsheet. If you would like copies mailed to you, please contact the College.

Newsletter

Member Communiqué: Volume 5, Issue 1

Annual Report

2010-2011 Annual Report of the College of Midwives of Ontario. The College reports annually of its activities and financial affairs.

Joint statement from the College and the College of Physicians and

Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO)

Interprofessional Care - College and the CPSO have issued a joint statement to demonstrate their

commitment to interprofessional collaboration.

Resource Manual for Integrating Midwifery Services into Ontario Hospitals

Resource Manual for Sustaining Quality Midwifery Services in Hospitals The Ontario Hospital Association (OHA), in partnership with the CMO and AOM have revised a toolkit that was first developed in 1994. This resource is intended to assist hospitals with the integration of midwives into their organizations.

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