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For Preceptors

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By becoming a preceptor, you are supporting student learning and the growth of the midwifery profession in Ontario. Midwives become preceptors when they are a designated preceptor for a midwifery student, when they are conducting clinical evaluations or when students are following a significant portion of their caseload.

To become a midwifery preceptor affiliated with the Toronto Metropolitan University Midwifery Education Program (MEP), you are required to:

  • Be a general registrant of the College of Midwives of Ontario (CMO) who has completed your new registrant year
  • Have no conditions on your registration
  • Have hospital privileges with no conditions or restrictions
  • Submit the Midwifery Preceptor Application Form (external link)  
  • Arrange for the Midwifery Preceptor Reference Form (external link)  to be submitted from two referees who are suitable to recommend you as a clinical teacher 
  • Complete the New Preceptor Education Program online module and quiz (link to come)
  • Attend the annual New Preceptor Workshop
  • Receive a Midwifery Preceptor Certificate that confirms you have completed the preceptor requirements

As a preceptor you are expected to:

  • Follow MEP clinical placement policies and guidelines
  • Provide placements that meet  (PDF file) MEP birth number requirements
  • Provide learning opportunities and clinical teaching appropriate to clinical course objectives
  • Regularly participate in professional development opportunities related to clinical teaching
  • Notify the MEP of any changes to your personal or contact information, your midwifery practice site, or your CMO registration or hospital privilege status

For more information about becoming a midwifery preceptor, please contact the MEP program assistant.

The Toronto Metropolitan University Midwifery Education Program (MEP) is committed to supporting preceptors to provide clinical education that promotes competence and confidence in student learners. The MEP offers teaching resources to support your work as a clinical teacher.

Policies and information of the Midwifery Education Program (MEP) and Toronto Metropolitan University guide and support preceptors in their clinical teaching.