Which organization certifies midwives and nurse-midwives?

Which organization certifies midwives and nurse-midwives?

• A. American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Program
• B. Ophthalmic Medical Assistants
• C. National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN)
• D. American Midwifery Certification Board

Answer: (D)

Certification in midwifery is handled by the American Midwifery Certification Board, the national body that administers the certification exams for both certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives. This board establishes the standards of knowledge and competence needed to practice safely in midwifery and grants the credentials that demonstrate that proficiency to employers, regulators, and the public. The other organizations listed serve different roles: one focuses on nurse practitioners, another is unrelated ophthalmic support, and the NCLEX-PN is a licensure exam for practical nurses, not midwifery certification.

Certification in midwifery is handled by the American Midwifery Certification Board, the national body that administers the certification exams for both certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives. This board establishes the standards of knowledge and competence needed to practice safely in midwifery and grants the credentials that demonstrate that proficiency to employers, regulators, and the public. The other organizations listed serve different roles: one focuses on nurse practitioners, another is unrelated ophthalmic support, and the NCLEX-PN is a licensure exam for practical nurses, not midwifery certification.