Revisión sistemática
Published on 2 de abril de 2024 | http://doi.org/10.5867/medwave.2024.03.2800
Accreditation systems for midwifery training programs worldwide: A scoping review
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Characterization of accreditation systems in midwifery, according to declared costs, duration of accreditation, and post-accreditation follow-up processes.
| ICM MEAP | No (does not state amount) | Unique | Not applicable |
| Canada | No | Seven years, extendable | Depending on evaluation |
| United Kingdom NMC | No | Initial with annual monitoring | Annual |
| New Zealand | No | Every four years | Not specified |
| Sierra Leone | No | Single certification every two years | Certification every two years |
| USA ACME | Yes | Five years, reassessment ≤ 10 years | Annual and substantial changes |
| USA MEAC | Yes | Every six years, with annual monitoring | Annual |
| Africa (WHO) | Yes | Two years, then every 2 or 5 years | Depending on improvement plans |
| Indonesia | Yes | Eight years (full compliance), five years (partial) | Annual report |
| Australia AMNAC | Yes | Initial with annual monitoring | Annual |
ACME, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education. AMNAC, Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council.ICM, International Confederation of Midwives. MEAC, Midwifery Education Accreditation Council for direct entry programs. MEAP, Midwifery Education Accreditation Program. NMC, Nursing and Midwifery Council. WHO, World Health Organization.
Source: Prepared by authors based on scoping review.