NARM Policy for Printing Notice of CPM Revocation

NARM will print public notification of a midwife's CPM revocation in the following places:

  • CPM News
  • MANA News
  • CfM newsletter
  • Notification may also be included in the corresponding websites

According to the Candidate Information Bulletin, a CPM credential may be revoked in the case of dishonesty, refusal to inform, negligent or fraudulent action of self-interest, or failure to comply with Accountability Committee recommendations.

The notification will be printed as follows:

The North American Registry of Midwives Board has revoked the CPM credential from (midwife's name). (midwife's name) may no longer refer to herself as a NARM CPM, Certified Professional Midwife, or CPM, and is advised to honestly and responsibly inform current and prospective clients that her CPM credential has been revoked.

After two years she may apply for her CPM credential to be reinstated.

According to the Candidate Information Bulletin, "In the case of dishonesty, refusal to inform, negligent or fraudulent action of self-interest in which the certified midwife compromised the well-being of a client or client's baby, or with noncompliance to the NARM Grievance Mechanism, this CPM's certificate must be revoked." 

After two years, the midwife may re-apply for NARM certification by sending a letter of intent to NARM Applications.  A request for the current CPM Application and a money order for $50.00 (application packet fee) must accompany the letter of intent.  Complete instructions will be sent to the applicant including the following:

  1. To complete current General Application Form 100 and 
  2. NARM Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) Application. 
  3. The application fee ($700 money order or Cashier's Check) 
  4. Documentation of continuing education  IS REQUIRED AND must be current, dating from the previous CPM credential to the present. 
  5. All previous requirements originating from Peer Review findings must be completed prior to reinstatement. 
  6. Any complaints that have been received during the period of revocation must be heard by Peer Review and documented to the NARM Accountability Committee. 
  7. The Board may decide to implement an initial period of probation during which additional education or documentation requirements must be met.  Failure to meet these requirements could result in suspension or revocation. 
  8. NARM may suspend or revoke the reinstated CPM credential through the NARM Grievance Mechanism. 
  9. A second revocation is permanent. 

Click here to see the list of CPM Revocations.