Colorado's Medication Authority (MWM) is governed by 4 CCR 739-1.17, which sets specific requirements for the pharmacology course a direct-entry midwife must complete before applying. The HiveCE Colorado Medication Authority Bundle — Foundational Pharmacology, Practical Pharmacology, and Meds By Injection — is designed to meet every requirement of 1.17, including the often-overlooked element (12): student demonstration of competence in administering medications.
To see how this bundle meets each element required in CO, scroll to the bottom of this page.
Important timing note: 1.17(B)(1) requires that the pharmacology coursework be completed within six months of your MWM application. Plan your enrollment accordingly.
Accuracy Note: All information on this page is accurate as of April 2026. If you think the CO requirements may have changed since, please email: [email protected]
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Holly Scholles
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Completion of these three MEAC approved courses will meet (or exceed) all requirements for CO's Medication Authority (MWM) — 4 CCR 739-1.17 (as of April 2026)
Pharmacology and Medication Administration Bundle
Instant access to the on-demand content for all three courses, plus your supply kit and a live Zoom session for demonstration.
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Where are the classes located?
Right in your own home or office! All three courses are online. Foundational Pharmacology and Practical Pharmacology are self-paced on-demand content. Meds By Injection is self-paced on-demand content followed by a live, private (just you and the instructor) demonstration of skills via Zoom.
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What types of medication administration will I demonstrate?
Intramuscular (IM), Subcutaneous (SC or SQ), Intradermal (ID), and the administration of perineal anesthetic.
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Does this cover administration of IV antibiotics?
No, all IV skills are covered in a separate course: Hands-On IV.
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How many hours of CE does this bundle provide?
This bundle provides 11 hours of MEAC approved CE, which meets and exceeds the requirement for CO.
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What is in the supply kit?
The supply kit will contain needles, filter needles, syringe, gauze, alcohol pads, practice medication, models to practice injection, and a clamp stand for your phone so the instructor will be able to see what you are doing.
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What supplies do I need to provide for the demonstration portion?
The supply kit contains everything you will need for your skills test via Zoom...except for gloves! You will need to provide those for yourself, in whatever size best fits you. Non-sterile gloves are a-ok for your skills test.
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What technology is required for the demonstration?
You will need the ability to connect to Zoom from a computer AND a phone/tablet. You will need an internet connection in a private space (IE - not a coffee shop).
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What is needed to get my CE Certificate for Meds by Injection (skills demonstration)?
1. Finish the on-demand content, including passing the written quizzes. 2. Pass your skills test during the live Zoom. 3. Complete your course evaluation. 4. Return your supply kit.
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May I use this course towards NARM's Midwifery Bridge Certificate?
Yes! Please refer to each course page for details.
| Requirement | Rule citation | HiveCE bundle |
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| MEAC-approved, CHEA/ACE-accredited, or Director-approved | 1.17(B)(1)(a) | All three courses MEAC-approved (Foundational M2425-35-03011DE; Practical M2425-35-03012DE; Meds By Injection M2425-60-0501DE) |
| Minimum 8 clock hours | 1.17(B)(1)(b) | 11 hours total (Foundational 2 + Practical 5 + Meds By Injection 4) |
| Basic pharmacotherapeutic principles | 1.17(B)(1)(b) | Foundational Pharmacology |
| Administration of medications, including the drugs in 1.17(C) | 1.17(B)(1)(b) | Practical Pharmacology (drug formulary) + Meds By Injection (administration skills) |
| Completed within 6 months of application | 1.17(B)(1) | Bundle is designed to be completed in sequence within the window |
The twelve required elements — 1.17(B)(1)(c)
| # | Element | Covered by |
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| (1) | Mechanism of pharmacological action | Foundational (pharmacodynamics module) + Practical (per drug) |
| (2) | Indications | Practical (per drug) |
| (3) | Therapeutic effects | Practical (per drug) |
| (4) | Side effects / adverse reactions | Practical (per drug) |
| (5) | Contraindications | Practical (per drug) |
| (6) | Incompatibilities / drug interactions | Practical (per drug) |
| (7) | Drug administration: dosage, dosage form and packaging, routes, onset, peak, duration | Foundational (Four Stages of Drug Therapy) + Practical (per drug) |
| (8) | Administration through injection: universal precautions, sharps disposal, safe injection practices, equipment (needles, filter needles, syringes, disinfectants, medication containers) | Meds By Injection |
| (9) | Appropriate injection sites | Meds By Injection (IM: dorsogluteal, ventrogluteal, vastus lateralis; SC; ID) |
| (10) | Procedures for drawing up and administering drugs | Meds By Injection (step-by-step walkthroughs) |
| (11) | Proper disposal of hazardous and contaminated materials | Meds By Injection (safety and disposal module) |
| (12) | Student demonstration of competence in administering medications | Meds By Injection (live one-on-one Zoom skills test with instructor observation) |
The 1.17(C) drug formulary
| Drug | 1.17(C) reference | Covered in |
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| Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) | (C)(1) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Rho D immune globulin | (C)(2) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Oxytocin | (C)(3)(a) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Methylergonovine | (C)(3)(b) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Misoprostol | (C)(3)(c) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Erythromycin ophthalmic ointment | (C)(4) | Practical Pharmacology |
| Lidocaine 1% or 2% (± epinephrine) | (C)(5) | Practical Pharmacology |