Apply for a midwife licence

An inactive licence allows you to maintain your standing as a midwife in the Yukon if you will not be actively practising.

Eligibility

You’re eligible to apply for an inactive licence if you hold:

• a current full licence in the Yukon; or
• a current full or inactive licence in another Canadian jurisdiction.

Documents we require

You'll need to provide the following documents with your application. You must provide these in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

• Your current government-issued photo ID (not a health care card)
• Your criminal record check
  • If you lived or practised midwifery outside of Canada in the 12 months before your application, provide a criminal record check from that jurisdiction.
• Your verification of registration – send it directly to Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (PLRA) from all the jurisdictions you’re currently licensed in and every jurisdiction you have every practiced midwifery in.

The portal has more details on these required documents.

Fees and payment information

Fees

Administration fee: $50

Annual licence fee: $50

Payment

1. When you submit your application online, you must pay your administration fee.
   • You must pay this fee before we'll review and approve your application.
   • The online system will prompt you to pay this by credit card.
   • This fee is non-refundable.
2. If we approve your application, we'll email you an invoice for your $50 annual licensing fee. Once you receive this invoice, you can pay through the portal.

All midwives licensed in the Yukon can apply to provide certain advanced practice services. These are:

• hormonal contraceptive therapy;
• using acupuncture during labour or the post-partum period;
• serving as first surgical assist for a caesarean section;
• intrauterine contraception;
• managing sexually transmitted infections;
• inducing or augmenting labour in hospital;
• monitoring epidural anesthesia in hospital;
• conduct a vacuum-assisted delivery in hospital;
• evacuate the uterus;
• provide well-baby care for up to one-year post-partum; and
• provide sexual and reproductive health care to individuals who may become pregnant.

Providing proof of certification

The Yukon has adopted the British Columbia regulator's frameworks for certification of these services. You'll need to provide proof of completion of the certification required by the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives.

You must provide your proof of completion in an electronic format such as JPG, PDF or PNG.

Add an advanced practice to your licence

Go to “Request a licence change” when logged into the online portal. There you will find the “Request a special endorsement or advanced certification” button which will guide you through process.

Go to the online portal

For all licence types

1. Create a profile. With your profile you'll be able to:
   • log in to the portal at any time;
   • upload documents;
   • view your registration information; and
   • apply for a licence.
2. Apply for a licence.
   • Follow the steps after clicking on "Apply for a licence" under the "Licensing" tab.
3. Refer to the information on this page if you need to.

Tips

• You do not have to submit an application to create a profile on the portal.
• Prepare your documents ahead of time. Save them first as digital files so that they're ready to upload when you apply.
• You can take a picture of a document with your mobile device to submit it as a digital document.