State

Illinois

Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state? 

Yes

Additional clinical requirements for licensure

No

Additional academic requirements for licensure

No

Approved State for Clinical Internship?

Yes. Clinical apprenticeship with an approved, state-licensed provider such as a CPM or CNM.

Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state

CPMs are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and supervised by the Illinois Midwifery Board with the first licensed being granted in January 2025.

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

To Apply to Become a Licensed Certified Professional Midwife in the State of Illinois There are two methods for application: Acceptance of Examination and Endorsement. For Acceptance of Examination, you will provide evidence of having passed the NARM Board Certification examination. For Endorsement, you will need to provide evidence of having practiced in a state that requires licensure for Certified Professional Midwife. If the state where you have been practicing does not license Certified Professional Midwife, you will apply by Acceptance of Examination.

Website 

Application for license is available here:

https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/midwife.html

Student Permit Requirement?

Not specified

Other Information

https://www.ilga.gov/Commission/jcar/admincode/JCARTitlePart.asp?Title=068&Part=1345