LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION

Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and Certified Midwife (CM) Licensure Requirements in the state of Colorado

as dictated and detailed by the Nurse Practice Act

Pre-Requirements:

• CNM applicant must hold a current Colorado Registered Nurse License and renew this license every 2 years along with the CNM license.

• CM applicant must hold a Colorado Certified Midwife License and renew this license every 2 years. 

 

Education: Master’s Degree or Higher from a Nurse-Midwife Program Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. The graduate must be at least Master's prepared, and the degree accredited by CCNE.  

 

Certification/Examination:  Certification Examination in Nurse-Midwifery/Midwifery from the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB).

 

Licensing Renewal: Every 2 years for RNs, CNMs, and CMs.

Certification Renewal: Every 5 years from the AMCB. ​

 

Licensed CNMs and CMs in the State of Colorado may apply for Prescriptive Authority as detailed below.

 

Prescriptive Authority Requirements in the State of Colorado

CNMs and CMs who wish to obtain prescriptive authority are required to:

• Have national certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB)

• Hold a graduate or post-graduate degree in specialty area

• Complete a 750-hour mentorship