MMBP Application Portfolio

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MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DEADLINE & FEES

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & PRE-REQUISITES

FILLING IN THE MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO

GATHERING “EVIDENCE” DOCUMENTS

FINISHING MY APPLICATION

CHANGING OR ADDING TO MY MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO

GETTING ASSISTANCE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

 

MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO DEADLINE & FEES

Q: What is the MMBP Application Portfolio fee?
A: The cost to apply is $300 for the basic MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: What is the fee for the assessment of the Accelerated Option (AO) portfolio?
A: The cost to apply is $300 for the basic MMBP Application Portfolio, and an additional $500 for the assessment of your Accelerated Option Portfolio.

Q: Are there other costs related to the MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Other costs related to the MMBP Application Portfolio include:

• notarization of the print version of your MMBP Application Portfolio;
• notarization of related documentation (if required see policy on Acceptable Copies of documentation in the MMBP Application Policies);
• courier and/or postage fees for sending the print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio and related documentation to the MMBP;
• courier and/or postage fees to send evidence forms to referees;
• translation costs (if required);
• credential evaluation fee.

Q: When do I have to pay the MMBP Application Portfolio fee?
A: MMBP Application Portfolio fees must be received by 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website. If the fee is late, the MMBP Application Portfolio will not be assessed.

Q: When do I have to pay the Accelerated Option (AO) Portfolio assessment fee?
A: The AO Portolio assessment fee is due along with the basic MMBP Application Portfolio fee is due by 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website. If the fees are late, the MMBP Application Portfolio and the AO Portfolio will not be assessed.

Q: How do I pay?
A: Use one of the following methods to pay:

• International money order*
• Bank draft*
• Certified cheque*
• VISA or MasterCard (with 3% surcharge)

*You must ensure that the money order, bank draft or certified cheque is payable in Canadian funds, and negotiable in Canada.

The current secretariat of the Multi-jurisdictional Midwifery Bridging Project (MMBP) is the College of Midwives of BC and therefore, fees are payable to the College of Midwives of BC.

Payment should be included with the print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio. If paying by VISA or MasterCard, provide your credit card information in the appropriate section of the print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: When do I have to submit my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: The MMBP Application Portfolio must be “finalized” before midnight Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Finalization Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website. The print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio and all supporting documentation being submitted by the applicant must be received by the MMBP office by 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website.

Q: What happens if I do not finalize my MMBP Application Portfolio on time?
A: Your MMBP Application Portfolio must be finalized before midnight Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Finalization Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website. Late applications are not accepted. If you miss this deadline, you should not finalize your MMBP Application Portfolio nor send in the print-version. This will allow you to update your information for the next MMBP Application Phase.

Q: What happens if my print MMBP Application Portfolio is not received on time?
A: The print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio must be 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website. Late applications are not accepted. If you know that you will miss this deadline, you should not send in the print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio. Rather, you should request to have the online version changed back to an editable format. This will allow you to update your information for the next MMBP Application Phase.

Q: What if I don’t have all my documentation to send in with my print MMBP Application Portfolio in time to meet the deadline?
A: Contact the MMBP office to discuss any issues you have with documentation and to see if alternate arrangements can be made.

Q: When is my next opportunity to apply?
A: When funding is available, the MMBP offers two intakes per MMBP cycle. Check the MMBP website regularly for information about upcoming dates and deadlines.

Q: Where do I find out information about course costs?
A: Course fees and associated costs can be found on the MMBP website under Program Overview.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & PRE-REQUISITES

Q: What experience and education do I need to qualify for the MMBP?
A: The MMBP will accept different combinations of midwifery education and experience so long as you meet all the requirements of one of the Options (A or B).
To see the MMBP Midwifery Background Requirements, including details about Options A and B, view the Entry Requirements page on the MMBP website.

Q: How do I know if I am Option A or Option B?
A: You should determine what combination of midwifery education and experience you have. If you don’t have very much experience working as a midwife, you should explore eligibility Option A. If you have a lot of experience working as a midwife, you should explore eligibility Option B.
View the MMBP Midwifery Background Requirements via the Entry Requirements page on the MMBP website.

Q: How do I know if I have to take an English test?
A: Please read the MMBP English Language Requirements on the Entry Requirements page on the MMBP website to determine whether you meet the requirements for exemption from English language fluency testing.

Q: How do I know if I need to take any pre-requisites?
A: You will be required to take the MMBP pre-requisites prior to the start of the MMBP Core Midwifery Phase unless you can:

• Provide evidence of knowledge of the Canadian health care system.
• Meet the MMBP's "higher score" on an approved English language test, or qualify for exemption from language testing, as outlined in the MMBP English Language Requirements on the Entry Requirements page on the MMBP website.

For more information about pre-requisites, please see the Program Overview page on the MMBP website.

Q: How do I know if I have to take the Orientation to Canadian Healthcare Systems pre-requisite course?
A: You do not have to take Orientation to Canadian Health Care if you:

• Passed a similar course within the last five years that was Canadian in scope, and covered at a minimum: federal and provincial roles in healthcare, roles and collaboration of different healthcare professionals, patient/client expectations, work safety, privacy, and other relevant legislation and expectations. A course transcript direct from your institution is required as evidence.

OR

• Successfully completed a Canadian education program for a regulated health profession in Canada within the last five years. A course transcript direct from your institution is required as evidence.

OR

• Worked as a regulated health professional within Canada for at least 8 months of full-time practice, or equivalent part-time work, within the last ten years. A letter from your employer or equivalent, stating dates of employment, full-time or part-time status, profession and role for this employer is required as evidence.

If you do not meet the above exemption eligibility requirements you must take the Orientation to Canadian Health Care course. For more information about this course, see the Program Overview page on the MMBP website.

Q: If I meet all of the eligibility requirements, will I definitely get into the MMBP?
A: Entry to the MMBP is competitive and there are a limited number of spaces in the program. This means that even if you meet the requirements of the MMBP, it is possible that you will not be offered entry to the MMBP, depending on your background and those of others applying at the same time as you. However, if you believe that you meet the eligibility requirements, we do encourage you to apply.

Q: What do I do if my experience and/or education does not fit within the requirements of Option A or B?
A: You are not eligible for the MMBP unless/until your education and experience meet the requirements of MMBP Eligibility Options A or B.
For more information about your options for becoming registered in Canada, see the Canadian Midwifery Regulators Consortium website.

Q: When do I have to submit my Accelerated Option Portfolio?
A: The AO Portfolio must be submitted by the Accelerated Option Portfolio Submission Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website.

 

FILLING IN THE MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO

Q: How long will it take to complete the online application?
A: You are creating a full portfolio of your career as a midwife. Past applicants have reported spending from 30 to 80 hours doing this, including all related work such as gathering documents and information, filling in the application, obtaining photos, getting translations and notarizations, and finding references. The average appears to be approximately 50-70 hours. The amount of time that it will take you will depend on your:

• level of comfort with basic computer use
• ease of access to records and information about your midwifery experience and education
• English language fluency

Although you will use the MMBP Application Portfolio primarily to apply to the MMBP, you will also be able to print out a full copy for your professional records.

Q: Can I take breaks or do I need to fill everything in at one sitting?
A: The MMBP Application Portfolio may be filled out over as many separate sittings as needed. Be sure to log out between sessions.

Q: Can I work on my MMBP Application Portfolio when I am not connected to the internet?
A: To decrease time spent connected to the internet, you can save informational documents such as the Information about Required Evidence document onto your computer hard-drive, and/or print them out.
You may also wish to save the working copy of the MMBP Application Portfolio questions, available from the Support page, onto your computer or print it out, so that you can see the questions off-line. Note that some questions in this document are a bit different than the question posed in the actual MMBP Application Portfolio, so be sure to check that your answer fits the official question in the actual MMBP Application Portfolio.
Also, you can compose your longer answers in a word-processing software program, such as Microsoft Word. Then later when you are connected to the internet, you can cut and paste them into your MMBP Application Portfolio.
Another option is to highlight the whole page of any Step (left click at top, hold the "shift" button and left click at bottom), then choose Edit-Copy from the your internet browser menu, then Edit-Paste in your word-processing software. Later when you are connected to the internet, you can enter your responses into the MMBP Application Portfolio, by copying/pasting into text boxes, or selecting radio buttons and drop-down menu responses.

Q: I have already gone through a P.L.E.A. process in a Canadian province. Do I have to apply all over again?
A: No, you do not have to apply again. You should contact the provincial regulatory organization through which you undertook a PLEA process.
You do not need to fill out the MMBP Application Portfolio, however you will likely need to provide some additional information as requested.
If you hope to be exempted from taking any of the MMBP pre-requisites, you will need to pay a $50 pre-requisite assessment fee.

Q: Why do I have to select a province or territory?
A: Midwifery in Canada is regulated by province or territory, and all midwives must be registered to practice in a specific province or territory. If you are selected to participate in the MMBP, the MMBP educational partners will compare the experience listed in your MMBP Application Portfolio to the registration requirements for your intended province or territory of practice. Then during the MMBP Core Midwifery Phase, you will have the opportunity to gain additional experience you need to meet these registration requirements.

Note: The Northwest Territories Health Professional Licensing branch has made arrangements with the College of Midwives of Manitoba for the assessment of applications for registration in the Northwest Territories. Therefore MMBP participants who intend to practice in the Northwest Territories will need to meet the Manitoba midwifery registration requirements.

Where possible, your clinical placement during the MMBP Core Midwifery Phase will occur in the province or territory that you indicate.
Also, some of the information in the MMBP Application Portfolio is used by the regulatory organizations when they assess MMBP participants for midwifery registration. Therefore you may be asked questions in your MMBP Application Portfolio that are specific to the province or territory in which you intend to practice.

Q: Can I change provinces later?
A: You can change your chosen province or territory before you have finalized your application, by changing your answer in Step 1. When you do this, the other information you have provided in your MMBP Application Portfolio will remain intact, but you may have an additional question or two to complete, as there may be one or two province-specific questions.
If you wish to change your choice of province after you have finalized your MMBP Application Portfolio but before it has been assessed, you will need to make a formal change request - see the Support page for details. If your MMBP Application Portfolio has already been assessed and the clinical placement has not yet started, your request will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and there will be an additional fee.

Q: Do I have to answer all of the questions in the MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: There are many questions that are mandatory, that is, they must be answered to properly complete the MMBP Application Portfolio– these questions are marked with a red star, and the response areas are shaded pink until an answer is saved.
Because there will likely be more applicants than “spots” allocated for the MMBP, it is recommended that you answer all questions in the Online Application. However, there may be some non-mandatory questions that are not applicable to your situation and these can be left blank.

Q: How do I know what questions I have to answer?
A: There are many questions that are mandatory, that is, they must be answered in order to properly complete the MMBP Application Portfolio – these questions are marked with a red star, and the response areas are shaded pink until an answer is Saved.

Q: Can I enter information into a page after it says “Complete”?
A: Yes, just click on the “Edit” button for that Step on the Application Portfolio Overview page. The “Complete” indication on the Application Portfolio Overview page only means that the minimum amount of information has been entered. It is up to you to ensure that all of your information is entered, and it is recommended that you answer all applicable questions, not just the mandatory questions.

Q: It says “Complete” in Step Six when I have only entered information about one of my practice sites and still have more to enter. How do I enter information on more sites?
A: Click on the grey “Add a Practice Site” button below the Midwifery Practice Sites table. Fill in the blank fields, then click on the “Complete # _” button in that row.

Q: I don’t understand one of the questions. What should I do?
A: Start by checking to see if there is a blue More Info link. This will take you to additional information about what is being asked. If this does not help, look through the resources on the Support page.

Q: I am applying under Option B, so why do I have to fill in information about my midwifery education?
A: Information about your midwifery education, whether self-directed, direct-entry, post-nursing or post-naturopathic, is required as part of your application to the MMBP. While Option B does not include eligibility criteria about your midwifery education, this information provides useful context for the consideration of your application to the MMBP.
Note: Under Option B, you do not have to submit proof of your education, but in case the assessment finds that you don’t meet the Option B criteria, it is recommended that you do provide proof of your education, so that you can be assessed against the Option A criteria if needed.

Q: I am applying under Option A, so why do I have to provide information about my midwifery registration(s)?
A: Information about your midwifery registration(s), is required as part of your application to the MMBP. While Option A does not specifically include eligibility criteria about your midwifery registration, this information provides useful context for the consideration of your application to the MMBP.

Q: I don’t know exactly how many visits or births I managed at my various workplaces – how can I complete Step Six: Clinical Practice Sites?
A: Ideally, these numbers will come from official records, but if they are unavailable, please provide your best estimate.

Q: Why are you asking me to prove how much clinical experience I have in relation to the registration requirements in the province or territory in which I intend to practice?
A: If you are accepted into the MMBP, the MMBP educational partners will use this information to determine how close you are to meeting the registration criteria of the province or territory in which you intend to practice – this will assist you and the educational partners in setting the goals for your clinical placement.
Also, if you apply for registration as a midwife in one of the provinces or territories participating in the MMBP, some of the information that you provide in the MMBP Application Portfolio will be used as part of that assessment.

Q: I haven’t taken an English test yet – what do I do?
A: If you do not meet the requirements for exemption from English language fluency testing, you will need to take one of the approved English tests as soon as possible. Your test score will determine whether or not you are eligible for the MMBP, and whether you need to take an approved English language course prior to starting the MMBP Core Midwifery Phase.

Q: I meet requirements for exemption from taking an English test and know that I have to submit an affidavit but I can’t find it. Where is the form?
A: It is part of the print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio, which you will send in to the MMBP office. The print-version is only available after you finalize your MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: When it says “max.250 words” under the text box, do I have to write 250 words?
A: No, you should write enough to sufficiently respond to the question, and should not write more than the maximum number of words indicated.

Q: How do I know that I have filled in enough information in a text box?
A: You should write enough to sufficiently respond to the question, and should not write more than the maximum number of words indicated. The size of the text box and the maximum words give an indication of how much information is being sought relative to other questions, but you do not have to fill the box or write the maximum number of words.

 

GATHERING “EVIDENCE” DOCUMENTS

Q: How do I find out what documents to send with my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Carefully read through the Information about MMBP Required Evidence, available on the Support page. Specifically, check to see if you need to send in proof of a name change/marriage/divorce, or a Form C2 for solo practitioners.

Q: How do I find out when “evidence” is needed to prove the information in my application?
A: Carefully read through the Information about MMBP Required Evidence, available on the Support page. This document explains which “evidence” will be needed for different situations. If, after reading this document, you have further questions, contact the MMBP Applicant Advisor.

Q: How do I provide proof of the accuracy of the information I’ve provided in my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Carefully read through the Information about MMBP Required Evidence, available on the Support page. Also, instructions on how to submit or arrange for the various pieces of evidence can be accessed via the “Go to MMBP Forms” button at the bottom of Step 10 of the MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: How do I know which MMBP forms to use?
A: Read through the Information about MMBP Required Evidence, available on the Support page, and look at the table of MMBP Forms that is accessible via the “Go to MMBP Forms” button at the bottom of Step 10 of the MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: Where do I get the MMBP forms?
A: The MMBP Forms can be found by clicking on the “Go to MMBP Forms” button at the bottom of Step 10 of the MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: What if I am sending a form to a country where English is not commonly spoken?
A: It will be less expensive for you if the person filling out the form is fluent enough to fill it out in English. However, if this is not possible, you should request that the person filling in the form do it in their own language.
Some MMBP forms are translated into Chinese, Farsi, French, German and Spanish, and are posted on the Support page.
If the language you need is not available, you may translate the form but you will need to provide your translation to the MMBP and cover the cost of the verification of your translation.
All documents received in a language other than English will need to be translated for the assessment process and applicants will need to cover the costs of this translation. The MMBP office will contact you to complete the translation agreement and to make payment arrangements according to MMBP policies. See the MMBP Application Policies, available on the Support page, for more information and translation policies and procedures.

Q: How do I get a WES Report?
A: Go to www.wes.org/ca/mmbp.asp for information on how to arrange for your course by course evaluation report. There is a fee for this service.

Q: What is a notary public?
A: A notary public is a professional authorized by law to witness and attest to certain things like oaths, signatures and true copies of documents. In some countries, including Canada, lawyers can all act as a notary public, and there are non-lawyers who serve specifically as a notary public.
For the purposes of your application to the MMBP, the notary public must be in good standing in a jurisdiction where this profession is regulated and monitored.

Q: What is a certified translator?
A: A certified translator is a professional translator who has passed a certification exam and is obliged to uphold a code of ethics to maintain their translation certification.
See the Acceptable Translations section (3.5) of the MMBP Application Policies, available on the Support page, for detailed information about acceptable translations of documents.

Q: How do I find a translator?
A: See the Acceptable Translations section (3.5) of the MMBP Application Policies, available on the Support page, for a list of websites for certified translator associations in Canada, and for the International Federation of Translators website. These websites have contact information for translators in their membership.

Q: My documents were translated before coming to Canada. Can I submit those translations?
A: Most documents must be provided directly from the source, and if provided in a language other than English, will then be sent for word-for-word translation by an approved certified translator (you will be contacted to complete the translation agreement and to make payment arrangements according to MMBP policies). Previous translations of these evidence documents will not be accepted.

 

FINISHING MY MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO

Q: How do I know when I have finished filling in my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Only you will know for certain when you have entered all of the information required in the MMBP Application Portfolio. This is because the computer cannot know how many workplaces you have had, schools you have attended, or places you have been registered.
When you have filled in all mandatory questions within a Step, the Step will be shown as “Complete” on the Application Portfolio Overview page. If there is a table for multiple records (workplaces, schools, etc), the status will show as “Complete” when you have completed all the mandatory questions for the records that you have entered. But if for example, you have not listed one of your workplaces, that is you have not created a record (row) for this workplace, the Step will show as being “Complete”. So you must be sure to add enough records to cover all of your midwifery background.
Not all questions are mandatory, but it is recommended that you answer all applicable questions, as this information will provide valuable context for the competitive assessment process.
Once each Step on the Application Portfolio Overview page shows as “Complete”, review the information that you have provided to ensure that you have included everything that is relevant.
If you are satisfied with the information that you have provided under each Step, then you have finished filling in your MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: What does “finalize” mean?
A: “Finalize” is the term being used within the MMBP Application Portfolio to refer to what you will do when you are satisfied that your MMBP Application Portfolio is complete and you wish to have it saved as it is and accessible to the MMBP for assessment.

Q: How do I finalize my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: When each Step on the Application Portfolio Overview page shows as “Complete”, there will be a button marked “Begin Finalizing Your MMBP Application Portfolio”. If you make a change to your MMBP Application Portfolio such that a Step becomes “Incomplete”, the “Begin Finalizing Your MMBP Application Portfolio” button will no longer be visible on the Application Portfolio Overview page – it will return whenever all Steps are marked “Complete”.
When you are ready, you can click on the “Begin Finalizing Your MMBP Application Portfolio” button. You will be required to read and click to show your agreement with a Certification and an Authorization (see the Support page to preview the wording). Then you click on “Complete Finalization of Your MMBP Application Portfolio”. The screen will then show a shortened version of your MMBP Application Portfolio, that you should print out and mail to the MMBP office for assessment.
Once you finalize, you can still update your contact information on the Application Portfolio Overview page, and can still make updates to Step 10, but you will no longer be able to make other changes to the responses you have provided in your MMBP Application Portfolio without submitting a formal amendment request.
The Application Portfolio Overview page will have “View” buttons beside each Step (instead of “Edit” buttons) to allow you to look at all of the information you have provided. (Step 10 will still have an “Edit” button.)
See also the "Instructions for Finalizing and Printing" on the Support page.

Q: I can’t find the finalize button – where is it?
A: The “Begin Finalizing Your MMBP Application Portfolio” button is only visible when each Step on the Application Portfolio Overview page shows as “Complete”, and will not be visible while any of the Steps are marked as “Incomplete”.

Q: I have finished filling in my MMBP Application Portfolio, but the finalize button is not showing. What should I do?
A: You should look over the sections that are showing up as incomplete to ensure that you have answered every mandatory question, and click save. Mandatory questions are marked with a red star. If you have added several records to a table you should check each record to ensure that all mandatory questions were answered.
If you have completely answered all questions applicable to your situation but are unable to see the “Begin Finalizing Your MMBP Application Portfolio” button, you should email the technical team at info@mmbp-onlineapplication.ca for assistance. Indicate your name and application number. State that your MMBP Application Portfolio is complete but you are experiencing a technical problem with the finalization function, and indicate the step that will not show as “complete”. If this email is sent before the Finalization Deadline, your MMBP Application Portfolio will be manually finalized for you, and you will be notified by email when it is ready for review and printing.

Q: Do I need to do anything else after finalizing my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Yes, there is more to do before you have finished applying to the MMBP. You must print out the shortened paper application (using your internet browser’s Print function), check it over, fill out the required sections, attach a photo identical to those used for your professional references, and take this print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio to a notary public, who will witness your signatures and verify your photo (read the other FAQs for more info).
The notary public must be in good standing in a jurisdiction where this profession is regulated and monitored. If this is not possible, then you may have your application witnessed and your photo verified by a lawyer in good standing who is authorized to take oaths.
You must then mail, courier or hand-deliver this print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio, along with your fee payment and any evidence that is to be supplied directly by you, to the MMBP office. It must be received by 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website.
There may be follow-up required, such as arranging payment for translation of evidence received in a language other than English.

Q: How do I know if my MMBP Application Portfolio has been properly finalized and received by the MMBP office?
A: Once your MMBP Application Portfolio is properly finalized, you will see the following changes:

• addition of a button to bring up the mail-in version of your MMBP Application Portfolio;
• the “Edit” buttons on your Application Portfolio Overview page changed to “View” buttons (except Step 10); and
• your information is no longer changeable, with the exception of Step 10 and your contact information.

You will not be notified when your print-version of the MMBP Application Portfolio has been received by the MMBP office. If you want to know, you may email the MMBP office – see the Support page for contact information.

Q: How do I print my MMBP Application Portfolio to be able to sign and mail it?
A: After you have finalized your MMBP Application Portfolio, you will see a display of the shortened MMBP Application Portfolio that you will print out and send to the MMBP office. You must print it using the print function of your internet browser (usually print is under the file menu).
If you do not want to print the mail-in version of your MMBP Application Portfolio immediately after finalizing, you can access it later by clicking on the “Go to mail-in version of MMBP Application Portfolio” button on the MMBP Application Portfolio Overview page.
You must be sure to allow time to visit a notary public and arrange for the print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio to arrive at the MMBP office before 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website.

Q: How long does my MMBP Application Portfolio remain online after I send it?
A: After you finalize your MMBP Application Portfolio, all of your information will remain visible to you via the Application Portfolio Overview page until after your application is assessed. See the MMBP Application Policies, available on the Support page, for more details about when your online MMBP Application Portfolio may be deleted.

Q: What do I ask the notary public to do with my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Ask the notary public to look at your photo identification to confirm that you are the person shown in the photograph on your identification and that the identification bears the same name as is on your MMBP Application Portfolio. Next, the notary must sign the back of the 5cmx7cm photo attached to your MMBP Application Portfolio, to state that it is a true likeness of you (this photo must also be signed by you). Then you will write your signature and the date in the two places indicating that you agree with the Authorization and the Certification, and the notary will write her/his initials to confirm having witnessed these signatures.
If applicable, the printed MMBP Application Portfolio will also include an affidavit that you are exempt from language testing; if you agree with the statement, you will write your signature and the date, and the notary public will initial that the signature was witnessed. Next, the notary public must read and sign the declaration at the end of the MMBP Application Portfolio, and provide the requested information. Finally, the notary public must place her/his stamp or seal on the page with their signed declaration.

Q: I can’t find a notary public. Can I get someone else to verify my photo and witness my signatures on my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: If you cannot find a notary public in good standing, and in a jurisdiction where this profession is regulated and monitored, you may have your photo and signatures witnessed by a lawyer who is in good standing and who is authorized by law to take oaths.

Q: What do I need to include when I mail my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: You should include the photo, fee payment and any evidence that you will be submitting directly. The following checklist will be on the last page of your printed MMBP Application Portfolio:

• Print-version of MMBP Application Portfolio
  • Additional information filled in where specified
  • Checked over for accuracy
  • Signed where indicated, in front of a Notary Public or Lawyer (authorized to take oaths)
  • Signature of Notary witnessing your signature
• Photo of yourself
  • 5cm by 7cm
  • Head and shoulders
  • Not more than one year old
  • Identical to the photos on your Professional Reference forms
  • Signed on back, by you and Notary, indicating it is a true likeness of you
• Fee Payment
• Documents that can be submitted by you directly, to support your MMBP Application Portfolio (include only if applicable to your situation):
  • Proof of Name Change
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Certificate
  • Form C2 – Applicant Declaration of Clinical Experience

Q: How and where should I send my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: You must send the print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio to the MMBP office, at the mailing address shown on the first page. You should decide on the delivery method (in person, by mail or by courier), based on your proximity, estimated delivery timeframes, and the amount of time before the deadline of 16:00 Pacific Time (GMT-8) on the MMBP Application Portfolio Submission and Payment Deadline, as posted on the MMBP website.

Q: How do I know if my mailed MMBP Application Portfolio has been received?
A: You will not be notified when the print-version of your MMBP Application Portfolio has been received by the MMBP office. If you want to know, you may email the MMBP office – see the Support page for contact information.

Q: How do I know if the documents providing “evidence” of my background have been received?
A: You will not be notified when your evidence has been received by the MMBP office. If you want to know, you may email the MMBP office – see the Support page for contact information.

Q: When do I get the results?
A: During the Assessment Phase, as posted on the MMBP website, your application portfolio and all documentation received on your behalf from outside sources, will be assessed by specially-trained MMBP Midwife-Assessors. The assessors will determine if you meet the eligibility criteria for entrance into the MMBP. See the MMBP website for the date that assessment results will be available.

Q: Can I contact someone to find out if I have been accepted?
A: See the MMBP website for the date that assessment results will be available. If, after this date, you have not yet received your results, you may contact the MMBP office, to ask about your eligibility.
Please do not enquire about your assessment results before the assessment results release date indicated on the website.

 

CHANGING OR ADDING TO MY MMBP APPLICATION PORTFOLIO

Q: How do I correct errors in my MMBP Application Portfolio after it is finalized?
A: Use the Amendment Form, which is available by clicking the Amendment button on the Application Portfolio Overview page once you have finalized. You must fill out the Amendment Form online, then sign it in front of a non-related witness, and mail or courier it to the MMBP office. The only exceptions to this procedure are changes to your contact information or additions to your evidence (Step 10) which you can continue to make via the online MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: How do I correct my MMBP Application Portfolio information after I have mailed it?
A: If you need to change any of the information that you entered into your MMBP Application Portfolio, you must submit an Amendment Form (see above). The only exceptions are changes to your contact information or additions to your evidence (Step 10) which you can continue to make via the online MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: What do I do if I have more information to add to my MMBP Application Portfolio after I have finalized it?
A: If you need to add to any of the information that you entered into your MMBP Application Portfolio, you must submit an Amendment Form (see above). The only exceptions are changes to your contact information or additions to your evidence (Step 10) which you can continue to make via the online MMBP Application Portfolio.

Q: What do I do if my contact information changes after I submit my MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: It is very important to update your contact information as soon as possible. You should use the "Update My Contact Information" button at the top of the Application Portfolio Overview page to provide the current information. This button is available before and after you finalize your application.

 

GETTING ASSISTANCE

Q: Who do I contact if I can’t figure out how to set up my user account?
A: If you still need help after reading the How to Create a User Account mini-guide on the Support page, you can email the MMBP Technical Team at info@mmbp-onlineapplication.ca.

Q: Who do I contact to get technical help with using the MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Email the MMBP Technical Team at info@mmbp-onlineapplication.ca.

Q: Who do I contact if I don’t understand how to fill out the MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Email or phone the MMBP office. See the Support page for contact information.

Q: Who do I contact if I don’t know what documentation you want from me?
A: Email or phone the MMBP office. See the Support page for contact information.

 

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Q: What kind of computer and internet do I need?
A: You need a computer capable of connecting to the internet via the internet browsing software of your choice (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) Dial-up internet is sufficient, although you may want to save some documents and questions to your computer so that you can work on the MMBP Application Portfolio while “off-line”.
If you want to do work on your MMBP Application Portfolio while you are not connected to the internet, see FAQ "Can I work on my MMBP Application Portfolio when I am not connected to the internet?” above for tips.

Q: Do I need specific software?
A: You will need internet browsing software (e.g. Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, etc.) – the MMBP Technical Team is not aware of any internet browsing software that does not work with the MMBP Application Portfolio.
Also, you will need pdf-viewing software to view the documents linked from the Support page and elsewhere within the MMBP Application Portfolio. Adobe Reader can be downloaded for free from the Adobe website.

Q: Do I need to set any particular settings on my computer?
A: You should:

• Ensure that your Javascript is turned on; it is needed to see the dialogue boxes with feedback and warnings. Click here for instructions on how to check your javascript settings.
• Always uncheck the “remember my password” option in any dialog box from your browser or operating system.
• Take a minute to clear the internet browser cache and close the internet browser after using a public computer. Click here to find out how to clear the cache.
• Ensure that the autofill or autocomplete function is turned off in your internet browser. Go to the “Tools” or “Preferences” menu on your browser to turn off auto fill or auto complete. NOTE: This may vary depending on the browser you are using so instructions on how to allow turn off auto complete can be found in the “help” section of most browsers.
• Set your internet browser privacy settings to allow the temporary use of a cookie.
  • Internet Explorer:
    Tools -> Internet Options -> Privacy tab. Recommendation: Slide the lever to Medium-High and click Okay.
  • Firefox:
    Tools -> Options -> Privacy tab. Under Cookies, ensure the “Accept cookies from sites” box is ticked. Recommendation: under “Keep until:” choose “I close Firefox”.

Q: What is a user account?
A: You will set up a user account so that you have a password-protected area in the MMBP Application Portfolio that only you can access. This will allow you to fill in the MMBP Application Portfolio in multiple sessions, and view it after it has been submitted.

Q: How do I create a user account?
A: See the How to Create a User Account mini-guide on the Support page.

Q: What if I forget my password/user information?
A: See the How to Replace a Password mini-guide on the Support page.

Q: How can I complete the MMBP Application Portfolio with a dial-up internet connection?
A: You can complete the MMBP Application Portfolio with any type of internet connection.
If you want to minimize the amount of time that you spend “online”, see FAQ "Can I work on my MMBP Application Portfolio when I am not connected to the internet?” above for tips.

Q: I don’t have a computer. How can I apply?
A: The only way to apply to the MMBP is by filling out an MMBP Application Portfolio. You will need to find use of a computer with internet access. If you cannot use a friend or relative’s computer, you may be able to use a computer at a public library or community organization.

Q: You are asking for a lot of personal information; how do I know that it will stay secure on the MMBP Application Portfolio?
A: Your privacy is very important to the MMBP and partner organizations, and the security of this website is a high priority.
The measures taken to maximize security include ensuring that user input is properly validated and authenticated, ensuring that good access control is maintained, ensuring that software vulnerabilities are promptly patched, and ensuring that the web servers and databases used are securely configured.

Q: How long will my account and MMBP Application Portfolio information be saved?
A: See the Retention of Documentation section (3.10) of the MMBP Application Policies, available on the Support page.

Q: If I change my mind and don’t want to apply for the MMBP; how do I delete my account and MMBP Application Portfolio information?
A: Use the "Delete my MMBP Application Portfolio" button on the Application Portfolio Overview page when it is available. Prior to that, please contact the MMBP Applicant Advisor at info@midwiferybridging.ca to request deletion.
Note, a small amount of your application portfolio information will be retained, with no identifying information, for statistical evaluation of the MMBP.