Direct-Entry Midwifery

Apply for a Direct-Entry Midwifery License

Attention: If you are a military member or military spouse, please review our Military Resources page before applying.

If you are currently licensed as a Direct-Entry Midwife in a jurisdiction approved by the Division, you may qualify for licensure by endorsement. Click here for additional information.

NOTE: Utah requires the Direct Entry Midwife applicants maintain their CPR (adult and infant), infant resuscitation and NARM certifications in good standing for licensure and renewal.

The following requirements must be met:

  • Are you ready to upload a copy of your current certification as a Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) with the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM)
  • Are you ready to upload a copy of your current certification in adult and infant CPR from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute
  • Are you ready to upload a copy of your current certification in newborn or neonatal resuscitation from the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Are you ready to upload a copy of your American Heart Association or an MEAC approved program or accredited school of midwifery
  • You have requested Official transcripts or a certificate of completion of the required pharmacology course work.  The course must be accredited by MEAC, or a regionally accredited program and:
    • At least eight clock hours in length and include basic pharmacotherapeutic principles and administration of medication including the drugs listed in UCA 58-77-102(8)(f)(i) through (ix)
      – OR –
    • A general pharmacology course of at least 20 clock hours in length from a health-related course of study

Transcripts can be sent via secure email from your school’s registrar’s office to b7@utah.gov or mailed to:
Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing
PO Box 146741
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741

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