History & Philosophy
History
The American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), formerly known as ACNM Certification Council (ACC) was incorporated in 1990. The AMCB develops and administers the national certification examination for Certified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) and Certified Midwives (CMs). Since January 1996, the AMCB issues CNMs and CMs time-limited certificates that are valid for eight years. The Certificate Maintenance Program is required for all CNMs and CMs certified since the beginning of January 1996. CNMs who were certified prior to January 1996 are not required to participate in the CMP but may do so voluntarily.
Philosophy
The AMCB believes that it is important to assure the public that an individual certified by the AMCB maintains safe, minimal competencies as described by the ACNM core competencies. It is the professional responsibility of every CNM/CM to maintain competence in accordance with the Standards for the Practice of Nurse-Midwifery as specified by the ACNM.
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