Canada needs your midwifery expertise.

Carib Student provides support with Caribbean Midwives to enroll in the internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP) with the University of British Columbia.  

The Internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP) aims to increase diversity and expertise within the midwifery workforce in British Columbia or other provinces. This 8-10 month orientation program provides a means by which internationally trained midwives can become registered for practice within B.C or other provinces.

The IEMBP is an orientation program, not an education program. Applicants must have completed a recognized midwifery education program, or be assessed on significant midwifery experience if their education cannot be verified or approved. Only those who have undergone a midwifery education program can apply to the IEMBP. Medical professionals, regardless of experience, are not eligible for this program. 

What kind of midwifery education do I need?

• A minimum of 24 months of full-time midwifery education or at least 2400 clinical hours and 850 academic hours over a minimum of 18 months of midwifery education (Must be verified by WES Course by Course).

What are the requirements related to registration as a midwife?

• You must have registered with a regulatory organization or government department that: has authority to govern the profession; keeps a register of midwives; and regulates the standards and practice of midwifery, AND
• You have had good professional conduct during your career which can be proven by a certificate of good conduct or equivalent from a regulatory organization or government department,

AND

• You have actively practiced midwifery for at least 5 out of the last 10 years while registered with a midwifery regulatory organization

OR

• Have completed a Midwifery education program within the last 5 years and have met the 100 primary birth requirements of all applicants through education and experience prior to your submission of application to the IEMBP

 How much midwifery experience do I need?

• 100 births as primary midwife during the last 10 years,

         AND

• Education or experience in antenatal, intrapartum, postpartum and newborn care from the perspective of a midwife providing evidence-based care on her own responsibility. Postpartum care must have been provided beyond the first 24 hours after birth up to a minimum of 2 weeks postpartum as a part of your education and/or experience

Program Financial Obligation: Midwives interested in obtaining the Canadian Midwife License must understand the financial obligation of the program, here is a list of fees to expect throughout the program but not limited to: 

• Regulatory Fee: 450USD*
• WES Courses by Course: $338USD*
• IEMBP Application Fee: 500CAD*
• Tuition Term 1: $1,235CAD* 
• Tuition Term 2:  $4,400CAD* 
• Tuition Term 3:  $3,865CAD* 
•  Final OSCE Exam Fee: $1,500CAD*
•  Canadian Midwifery Regulators Council (CMRC): $945CAD*
• College of Midwives Application Fee: $200CAD-300CAD*

Note: Study Permit will require a proof of funds for living of $20,635CAD required by IRCC.

The internationally Educated Midwives Bridging Program (IEMBP) is very competitive and requires for interested Midwives to apply 3-6 months in advance.