Practical Pharmacology
Case studies covering the medications community birth midwives carry: anti-hemorrhagics including TXA, Rh immune globulin, IV antibiotics for GBS prophylaxis, epinephrine, oxygen, lidocaine, erythromycin, and vitamin K.
Idaho Midwifery Licensure Requirements: Pharmacology, IV & Suturing CE for CPMs
Meet Idaho's CPM requirements with HiveCE.
Idaho requires applicants for midwifery licensure to complete courses in pharmacology, the treatment of shock and IV therapy, and suturing. HiveCE's MEAC-approved courses cover all three by distance, with live skills instruction and supply kits shipped to your door.
Provides documentation of successful completion of board-approved, MEAC-accredited courses in pharmacology, the treatment of shock/IV therapy, and suturing specific to midwives.
Idaho Certified Professional Midwives
Initial Licensure
Every course below may be used to meet the specific educational requirements for initial midwifery licensure in Idaho. Full approval details are on each course page.
Pharmacology
MEAC-approved.
Have you taken foundational pharmacology training?
(And do you remember what you learned?)
Yes, and it's still fresh
No, or it's been a while
Pharmacology for Community Birth Midwifery
Two course bundle includes Practical Pharmacology, and also Foundational Pharmacology. Recommended for those without previous pharmacology training.
Meds By Injection
Intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injection, plus perineal anesthetic. You practice with the supplies in your kit, then demonstrate your technique one-on-one with the instructor.
Supply kit ships to you, included with enrollment.
Treatment of shock / IV therapy
MEAC-approved.
Hands-On IV: Treating Shock w/Pitocin and TXA
Recognize and treat hypovolemic shock, place a peripheral IV, choose fluids, calculate flow rates, and add Pitocin to an IV bag. The TXA add-on covers preparing and administering TXA by diluted infusion, including its incompatibilities with oxytocin and penicillin.
Supply kit ships to you, included with enrollment, and it's yours to keep.
Attendees of IMC's Pharmacology Conference on 9/25/2026 may contact [email protected] for a discount on IV for Shock w/Pitocin and TXA.
Suturing
MEAC-approved.
Hands-On Suturing I
Assess post-childbirth genital injuries, rule out OASIS, plan the repair, administer local anesthetic, and master the core stitches and instrument ties, with charting and aftercare.
Supply kit ships to you, included with enrollment.
How does HiveCE provide hands‑on distance education?
Our hands‑on courses are a hybrid model:
- Online videos and other course materials are completed asynchronously.
- Live Zoom sessions provide real-time skills instruction, with no more than six participants per session.
- Supplies and postage (to US addresses) are included with the cost of the course.
ID
The Idaho licensure bundle
Every course on this page in a single enrollment: pharmacology, Meds By Injection, IV for Shock with TXA, and Suturing I.
[PLACEHOLDER: bundle not yet built. Swap copy, hours, and link when live.]Idaho Licensed CPMs
Idaho's formulary is opening up. Your training records matter more now.
Until July 1, 2026, Idaho licensed midwives worked from a fixed table of drugs, doses, and routes. House Bill 639 replaced that list. Licensed midwives may now obtain and administer medications for maternal and neonatal care that are defined in the formulary and protocol, as long as they have the requisite education, training, and experience.
Idaho Code § 54-5504A
A licensed midwife may obtain and administer any medication indicated for maternal care or neonatal care defined in the formulary and protocol for which the midwife possesses the requisite education, training, and experience.
In effect July 1, 2026. Implementing rules (IDAPA 24.26.01) are in the proposed stage. Read the statute
Where each medication is taught
| Medication | Practical PharmacologyOn-demand | Meds By InjectionHands-on | IV for ShockHands-on | Suturing IHands-on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxytocin (Pitocin) | IM | IV | ||
| Tranexamic acid (TXA) | TXA add-on | |||
| Misoprostol | ||||
| Methylergonovine | IM | |||
| Carboprost (Hemabate) | ||||
| IV Antibiotics for GBS ProphylaxisPenicillin G, ampicillin, cefazolin, clindamycin, vancomycin | ||||
| Rh immune globulin | IM | |||
| Vitamin K (phytonadione) | Newborn IM | |||
| Erythromycin ophthalmic | ||||
| Epinephrine | SQ, EpiPen | |||
| Lidocaine | Perineal | |||
| Sterile water papules | ID | |||
| Medical oxygen | ||||
| IV fluidsLactated Ringer's, normal saline |
Licensed for years, but your pharmacology training predates TXA, IV Pitocin, or the new rules? Start with the courses that fill those gaps.
See IV for Shock w/TXAIdaho statutes, rules, and contacts
Laws and rules
- Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 55: MidwiferyThe full midwifery practice act.
- § 54-5506: Qualifications for licensureThe pharmacology, shock/IV, and suturing requirement.
- § 54-5504A: MedicationsThe 2026 formulary expansion.
- IDAPA 24.26.01: Rules of MidwiferyCurrent administrative rules (PDF).
Who to contact
- DOPL: MidwiferyThe Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses handles applications and posts proposed rule changes.
- Idaho Board of NursingRegulates midwifery in Idaho, advised by its Midwifery Advisory Committee.
- Idaho Midwifery CouncilIdaho's professional association for midwives.
This page summarizes Idaho Code and IDAPA 24.26.01 as of October 2026. Requirements can change, so confirm current requirements with DOPL before you apply. Course completion does not authorize practice outside your scope.
Something here out of date? Email [email protected] so we can get it updated.
Questions about HiveCE courses?
Not sure which courses you still need, or whether training you've already done will count? Send a note and we'll sort it out together.
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