State
Illinois
Illinois passed the bill to license Certified Professional Midwives in 2021 and is currently pending implementation of the new midwifery laws, after which time CPMs can apply for licensure.
Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state?
Yes, when licensing becomes available
Additional clinical requirements for licensure
Not known
Additional academic requirements for licensure
Not known
Approved State for Clinical Internship?
*Clinical apprenticeship with an approved, state-licensed provider such as a CNM may be possible. Contact us for more information. (Apprenticeship under a CPM is pending implementation of licensure, at which time it will be approved).
Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state
CPMs are awaiting implementation of Bill 3401 Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act which was signed into law in 2021. When enacted, CPMs will be licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and supervised by the Illinois Midwifery Board.
MEAC Accredited Education Required?
Yes
Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency
CPMs licensed through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations.
Chicago Office
555 West Monroe Street, 5th Floor
Chicago, IL 60661
Springfield Office
320 West Washington Street, 3rd Floor
Springfield, IL 62786
1-888-473-4858
Website
Application not yet available but information is available here:
Student Permit Requirement?
Not specified
Other Information
https://www.ilga.gov/Commission/jcar/admincode/JCARTitlePart.asp?Title=068&Part=1345