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Education

Education resources can help midwives, MAs and other stakeholders design and implement educational programmes that meet ICM Standards.

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16 December 2024

Stakeholder Consultation for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Guidance Development

To support the implementation of ICM’s Global Standards for Midwifery Education, we are developing guidance on Recognition of Prior Learning in midwifery education. If you wish to be a stakeholder please fill out this form!

Education
Guide

Using the Essential Competencies in a Midwifery Curriculum

This resource provides information on how to integrate the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice (2024) into a midwifery education programme. It also reviews how to design learning activities and assessments for a competency-based curriculum.
Midwife Talita Oseguera reviews information on a laptop during a general check up with Lacee Rodgers who is 32 weeks pregnant at Choices clinic. Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
Toolkit/Tool

Essential Competencies Curriculum Mapping Tool

The competency mapping tool enables faculty to align their Midwifery programmes, whether new or existing, with the Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice.
9 October 2024

ICM Regional Conference in Kigali: Building Midwives’ Associations Across Continents 

Midwives from Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean gathered in Kigali for ICM’s regional conference, focusing on building stronger associations through leadership, advocacy, and skill development.

Advocacy, Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Leadership, Africa, Eastern Mediterranean,
A midwife demonstrates Method of Leopold Maneuvers to midwives participants at the workshop organized by Japan Academy of Midwifery in in Tokyo, Japan.
Guide

Essential Competencies – Assessment Guide

This guide is to provides direction for midwifery teachers/educators with a means to develop assessments that are reliable, valid and consistent when evaluating the ICM Essential Competencies for Midwifery Practice.
5 September 2024

Strengthening Midwifery Education: A Recap of the ICM and UNFPA Webinar 

ICM and UNFPA’s webinar spotlighted midwifery education challenges and showcased MPath resources to align programs with global standards.

Education, MPath
Guide

Midwifery Education Development Pathway (MPath)

The MPath resources provide midwife educators with practical tools and suggested strategies to strengthen pre-service midwifery education programs.
12 August 2024

Midwifery in Germany: what you need to know ahead of the Europe Regional Conference 

The German Midwives Association shares insights on midwifery education, challenges, and support, highlighting the importance of collaboration ahead of the upcoming ICM Europe Regional Conference in Berlin.

Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Leadership, Model of Care, Europe
22 July 2024

Midwifery in Rwanda: what you need to know ahead of the Africa and Eastern Mediterranean Regional Conference  

As the ICM Regional Conference for Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean approaches, it is time to explore and understand the midwifery landscape in this country.

Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Essential Competencies, Leadership, Midwifery Practice, Model of Care, Africa
5 July 2024

Important Update: ICM Europe Regional Conference in Berlin 

There has been an important update regarding the upcoming ICM Regional Conference for Europe in Berlin, Germany. Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to make slight changes to both the date and venue of the event. The new conference dates are slightly later than originally planned, and will be 8-10 November 2024.

Advocacy, Association, Education, Enabling Environment, Leadership, Model of Care, Europe
A midwife Yuri Kudo and her patient Aiko Takemoto during a postnatal checkup at Yajima midwifery clinic in Tokyo, Japan.
5 June 2024

Exciting Update from HMBS: Streamlined Access to Programmes for Supporting Mothers and Babies

HMBS has updated its website, making it easier for healthcare professionals to access free educational programmes and materials globally.

Education, Midwifery Practice
Guide

Global Standards for Midwifery Education – Companion Guidelines

This document serves as a companion to the ICM Standards for Midwifery Education, providing supplementary information and insights.
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