Step 1: Complete NARM’s Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP)
A. Fulfill the General Education Requirements (described in the Instructions for Report of Clinical Experience Form 121):
Internationally Educated Midwife: The midwife who has been educated in another country must provide verification of all supportive documentation (licenses, diplomas, and certificates). Instructions and forms are included in the application packet.
Experienced Midwife: A midwife with extensive training and experience who has no supervising midwife to verify education may apply as an Experienced Midwife. Midwives in this category must have been practicing for at least five years, must have attended a minimum of 75 births as primary midwife within the past ten years, and must have attended at least ten births in the past two years.
B. Complete the General Application Form 100 and PEP Application forms.
C. Send a letter of request explaining the applicant’s special circumstances.
D. Send the best documentation possible that the applicant has fulfilled the experience and skills requirements, including any relevant certificates, diplomas, licenses, and degrees.
E. Using the instructions for Other Category on Form 201, provide a notarized, written account of how the applicant acquired the skills required for NARM Certification.
F. Submit a copy of both sides of current CPR (Adult and either Infant or Neonatal Resuscitation) Certification.
G. Provide written verification that the applicant has developed and utilizes:
1. Practice guidelines;
2. An informed consent document;
3. Forms and handouts relating to midwifery practice;
4. An emergency care plan.
H. Provide three letters of reference (personal, professional and client).
I. Pass the NARM Skills Assessment given by a NARM Qualified Evaluator (QE).
Upon fulfillment of the above requirements, the applicant will be sent a Letter of Completion of NARM’s Portfolio Evaluation Process (PEP).
Step 2: Apply for Certification.
A. Submit PEP CPM Application Checklist Form 400 (which will be sent to you with your Letter of Completion of NARM’s PEP Process).
B. Send Letter of Completion of NARM’s PEP as verification of experience and skills.
C. Pass the NARM Written Examination.