How to become a certified midwife in Tennessee, TN

To become a certified midwife in Tennessee, TN, you must first complete a midwifery education program that is accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) or the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). These programs typically take two to four years to complete and include both classroom and clinical training.

After completing your education, you must pass the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) exam to become a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM). This exam tests your knowledge and skills in areas such as prenatal care, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and newborn care.

Once you have passed the NARM exam, you can apply for licensure as a midwife in Tennessee. The Tennessee Department of Health requires midwives to hold a current CPM credential and to have completed a minimum of 20 continuing education units (CEUs) every two years to maintain their license.

In addition to meeting these requirements, midwives in Tennessee must also adhere to certain practice guidelines and regulations. For example, they must have a written agreement with a physician or hospital for consultation and referral in case of complications, and they must maintain accurate records of all births attended.