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Alphabet
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Just what do those acronyms stand for?
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| CAM |
California Association of
Midwives - A professional organization made up of and representing
California midwives. |
| CNM |
Certified
Nurse Midwife - A credential earned by nurses completing midwifery
training. |
| CPM |
Certified Professional Midwife
- A competency based credential granted
by the North American Registry of Midwives. Students completing MEAC approved
programs must also pass the NARM written exam to earn their CPM. Note: This credential may or may not allow you to practice legally in your
state. |
| LM |
Licensed Midwife - Many states regulate the midwifery profession by requiring midwives to have licenses. Each state regulates midwifery differently. In those states which license midwives, practicing midwifery without a license is illegal. |
| MANA |
Midwives
Alliance of North America - An advocacy group made up of and
representing midwives dedicated to ensuring the availability of midwifery
care. |
| MEAC |
Midwifery Education
Accreditation Council - A federally recognized accrediting agency
"providing guidance, evaluation and accreditation of midwifery
schools so that midwifery students receive high quality education." |
| NARM |
North
American Registry of Midwives - An international agency that
administers certification for the credential Certified Professional
Midwife. |