The evolution of the core competencies for basic midwifery practice

Avery, M.D.; Avery, M.D

doi:10.1016/s1526-9523(00)00079-9

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The evolution of the core competencies for basic midwifery practice

Avery, M.D.

Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health 45(6): 532-536

2000

ISSN/ISBN: 1526-9523

PMID: 11151467

DOI: 10.1016/s1526-9523(00)00079-9
Accession: 047640551

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Summary

The Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice, as promulgated by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), was first published in 1978 to provide a standard approach to nurse-midwifery education. Since then, it has been revised three times, most recently in 1997, and now serve as the curricular template for ACNM-accredited education programs. This paper discusses the historic evolution of the core competencies and the document's use in midwifery education and practice.