Midwifery Recertification and Regulation

Recertification Programme

HPCA Act 2003 requirement ensuring midwives remain competent and safe to practice.

Midwifery Council of New Zealand

The body that administers the Recertification Programme and regulates midwives.

Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)

The certificate all practicing registered midwives must hold annually.

Midwifery Standards Review (MSR)

A review process midwives must participate in to maintain competence.

Professional Portfolio

Collection of evidence demonstrating safe, competent, and professional practice.

5 P's of Professional Portfolio

Professional development, Planning, Practice reflection, Peer review, and Proof.

Professional Conduct Committee (PCC)

Investigatory body appointed by the Council to investigate conduct concerns.

Competence Review

Supportive, educative process to help midwives improve standards of competence.

Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (HPDT)

Independent tribunal that hears disciplinary cases against registered practitioners.

HPDT Purpose

Protect public safety, maintain confidence, and hold practitioners accountable.

HDC Role

Handles complaints from healthcare consumers.

HPCA Act

Provides the legal framework for health practitioner regulation.