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Objective and Functions

1. To register any person satisfying the criteria for registration as a midwife and desiring such registration;

2. To recognize courses of midwifery training for the purpose of registration under the Ordinance;

3. To determine standards of examination for midwifery training under the Ordinance and to be responsible for the conduct of such examinations; and

4. To carry out investigations of cases of alleged unprofessional conduct or unfitness to practise because of physical or mental illness.

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Composition and Current Membership

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Structure

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Functions of Committees, Panel and Sub-committees

Accreditation Committee

1. To assess, monitor and evaluate midwifery programmes proposed by midwives' training schools / institutes for the Council's consideration;

2. To coordinate inspections to existing midwives' training schools/grounds and institutions applying for accreditation as midwives¡¦ training schools/grounds to ensure that the standard of midwifery education and training facilities comply with the requirements prescribed by the Council; and

3. To make recommendations on applications for accreditation/re-accreditation of midwives¡¦ training schools/grounds, provider institutes for the Post-registration Education in Midwifery scheme and return-to-practice programmes for the Council's consideration.

Education Committee

1. To make policy recommendations in respect of midwifery education and training;

2. To organize and conduct the midwifery registration examination and make recommendations on the assessment methods;

3. To assess, monitor and evaluate midwifery programs proposed by education institutions / training schools for the Council's consideration;

4. To make recommendations on curriculum guidelines and implementation requirements;

5. To co-ordinate regular visits to all existing and proposed midwifery education institutions to ensure the standard of midwifery education and training facilities comply with requirements prescribed by the Council.

Examination Sub-Committee

1. To organize and conduct the midwifery registration examinations;

2. To make recommendations on the assessment methods for the registration examinations;

3. To set rules for examinations;

4. To nominate chief examiners and examiners for the approval of the Council; and

5. To keep under review the existing examination process, and to make recommendations to the Council for improvements when necessary.

Professional Development Committee

To advise the Midwives Council of Hong Kong on:-

1. the delineation of the domain of midwifery practice;

2. the code of professional conduct for midwives;

3. the standard of professional practice;

4. the development of continuing midwifery education; and

5. the policies and strategies on the future developments of midwifery practice.

Credentials Vetting Panel

1. To assess applications for registration and to recommend approval or refusal of these applications; and

2. To recommend requirements, where applicable, regulating approval of registration.

Preliminary Investigation Committee (a statutory committee)

1. make preliminary investigations of complaints or information touching on any matter that may be inquired into by the Council; and

2. make recommendations to the Council for the holding of an inquiry under the Ordinance.

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Midwifery Training in Hong Kong

At present, the only midwifery training programme approved by the Midwives Council of Hong Kong is the Hospital Authority 18-month Post-registration Diploma in Midwifery. The theoretical training of the programme is provided by the School of Midwifery of the Prince of Wales Hospital, while the clinical placement will be conducted in the maternity unit of various clinical training grounds approved by the Council. A person must be a registered nurse in Hong Kong in order to fulfill the entry requirement of the programme.

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Registration Procedure

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Registration Requirements

1. An applicant trained outside Hong Kong should:

   1. have completed a training course compatible with that of Hong Kong;

   2. possess a valid certificate to practise midwifery, or other documentary evidence issued by such certifying body as may be recognized by the Council from time to time as evidence of their competency to practise midwifery; and

   3. have passed the Midwives Council Examination, and if required, to undergo such further training as the Council may specify.

2. An applicant trained in Hong Kong should:

   1. have completed midwifery training in a recognized training institute; and

   2. have passed the Midwives Council Examination, and if required, to undergo such further training as the Council may specify.

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Registration Examination

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Practising Certificate

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Disciplinary Procedures

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Statistics

(a)	Registration
		2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008 (as at 12 October)
	Registration	12,172	5,231	5,377	5,032	5,107	5,146	4,648	4,693	4,718
(b)	Registered midwives who have applied for practising certificate
		2000	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005	2006	2007	2008 (as at 12 October)
	Registered Midwives (Applied for the practising certificate)	4,776	5,231	5,377	5,032	5,107	5,146	4,648	4,693	4,718

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