Clinical Placement Onboarding
Setting up a clinical relationship is a collaborative process connecting the Student, Clinical Faculty, and physical Practice Site. Prepare your files and follow our structured path below to finalize this placement.
Clinical Placement Guidelines & Requirements
Individuals interested in applying to be Clinical Faculty for the National Midwifery Institute must certify they have read NMI's Student Handbook and have an active understanding of clinical instruction parameters, apprenticeship requirements, clinical graduation experiences, the faculty evaluation process, and student and faculty rights and responsibilities.
All active clinical faculty must strictly adhere to the NMI Faculty Policy and Procedures and practice within a state where NMI holds an active Permission to Operate.
Prepare Your Documents
Our online system requires all uploads to be completed in one sitting. Please review the prerequisites and gather the necessary documents before launching your applications.
Prerequisites & Faculty Files
- Required Program Reading: Before applying, Clinical Faculty must verify they have read NMI's Student Handbook and the NMI Faculty Policy and Procedures.
- Proof of Credentials: A current, legible copy of your professional credentials (e.g., Certificate of Licensure, State Medical License, RM, LM, CNM, or CPM Certificate).
- NARM Registry (If Applicable): A copy of your active NARM Preceptor Registration Certificate.
Clinical Site Safety Files
- Site Pre-approval Rule: Prior to clinical teaching, your physical clinical practice setting must be verified as an approved NMI Clinical Site, regardless of where care is provided.
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Commercial Site Credentials: If your birth setting is located inside a commercial space, you must provide:
Inspection Documentation:
Submit proof of physical safety inspection by local and/or state authorities. If you do not have proof on file, please complete and upload the NMI Clinical Site Safety Checklist.
Business Documentation:
Provide a copy of your facility accreditation or an active business license showing localized permission to operate.
The Clinical Setup Sequence
Approval is dependent on coordinating three distinct layers, culminating in an active work agreement:
Student Submission Mandatory First Step
The student you intend to work with must first log in to their student portal and submit a New Clinical Placement Application. Preceptor and Clinical Site files cannot be processed or approved until this matching student file is in our queue.
Clinical Faculty Application
Complete and submit NMI’s official digital Clinical Faculty Application containing your professional bio, practice scope, and credentials. During submission, you will certify that you have reviewed the Student Handbook and Faculty Policies.
Clinical Site Verification
Submit NMI’s Clinical Site Application (only one submission is required per clinic location, and may be filled out by practice administrative staff).
Work Agreement Sign-Off Final Authorization
Once all three application layers (Student Placement, Faculty, and Site) are approved by our admissions team, NMI will automatically email a customized Student-Clinical Faculty Work Agreement to both you and your student to finalize and authorize the placement.
Apply as Clinical Faculty
Ready to upload your licensing credentials and apply to join NMI's active preceptor registry? Start your profile inside our secure registry portal.
Register Clinical Site
Establish or register your physical practice location as an approved NMI clinical instruction site. Keep commercial safety permits ready for upload.
