Continuing Education

Continuing education (CE) is defined by ACNM as a learning experience beyond basic midwifery education, intended for CNMs/CMs. ACNM-approved CEs are those officially recognized by the Continuing Education Committee (CEC) of the ACNM Division of Advancement of Midwifery. This does not imply individual state recognition for nursing CEs.

Continuing education is considered formal education programs/activities for professional development and training, or for credentialing, for which academic credit is not awarded. The educational experience should be designed to enlarge upon and go beyond the professional knowledge and skills learned in a midwifery education program, refresher course, or internship, and/or to be outside of or in addition to routine professional obligations and responsibilities. Continuing education activities should promote professional goals for increased competency and excellence and should be characterized by programs designed to introduce newly emerging concepts, principles, theories, and research in health care. 

Detailed instructions are included in the  Continuing Education Program Sponsor Application. Please note that there is a 30-day minimum review period for all sessions. Those with over 5 credits have a 45-day minimum.

Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the CE courses or the CE application.