Recertification Programme: competence-based practising certificates
The Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 requires the Midwifery Council, among other things, to:
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set standards of clinical competence, cultural competence and ethical conduct; and
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review and maintain the competence of midwives.
The Act stipulates that a midwife may not be issued with an annual practising certificate unless the Midwifery Council is satisfied that the midwife meets the required standard of competence. Engagement in the Recertification Programme is the way midwives demonstrate ongoing competence. The Programme requires midwives to undertake certain activities within a three year period. Midwives applying for a practising certificate are expected to have met the requirements within the three years prior to the date of application. Midwives who take leave from work of more than 6 months are invited to contact the Registrar to discuss an extension to the three year period.
Full details about approved courses and self allocation of points for elective courses and professional activities are available on our education pages.
Recertification planner
When midwives apply for a practising certificate they are required to declare that they have engaged in the Recertification Programme over the previous three years. To assist midwives in planning to meet the requirements we strongly suggest you use the planner below.
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