ACNM Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice

The Core Competencies for Basic Midwifery Practice include the fundamental knowledge, skills, and abilities expected of new midwives certified by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB). They serve as guidelines for educators, students, health care professionals, consumers, employers, and policymakers. The Core Competencies constitute the basic requisites for graduates of all midwifery education programs pre-accredited or accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME). They are inclusive of the hallmarks of midwifery practice.