Republic of the Philippines

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

CHED MEMORANDUM ORDER (CMO)

No. 33
Series of 2007

SUBJECT: POLICIES AND STANDARDS FOR MIDWIFERY

EDUCATION

In accordance with pertinent provisions of Republic Act (RA) No. 7722,

otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1994 and in view of
Commission en Banc Resolution No. R008-2007 and for the purpose of
rationalizing Midwifery Education in the country in order to maintain relevant
health services locally and internationally, the following policies and standards
for Midwifery Education are hereby adopted and promulgated by the
Commission, thus:

Article I
INTRODUCTION

Section 1. Midwifery practice in the Philippines has been recognized as one

of the primary health care services for the people. The role of
midwives has been expanded to address the basic health service
needs of mothers and their children. Midwifery Education must be
able to respond to those need by producing midwives who have up-
to-date knowledge and skills and appropriate attitude necessary to
render midwifery services with competency and dedication.

It is therefore a declared policy of the CHED that midwifery

education shall be relevant and responsive to the emerging national
and global midwifery practice and development. Hence, quality
educational standards shall be attained through accreditation.

Article II
AUTHORIZATION