4 Colo. Code Regs. § 739-1.2
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Section 4 CCR 739-1.2 - STANDARDS FOR EDUCATIONThe purpose of this Rule is to establish the minimum entry level education and training requirements to register as a direct-entry midwife as required by sections 12-225-104(5) and 12-225-108(1)(c), C.R.S.
A. To qualify for a registration as a direct-entry midwife, an applicant shall provide proof of graduation from an accredited midwifery educational program approved by the Midwifery Education and Accreditation Council ("MEAC") and a passing score on the national North American Registry of Midwives ("NARM") Examination.B. Alternatively, an applicant may demonstrate that the applicant has obtained a "substantially equivalent" education approved by the Director of Professions and Occupations ("Director"), by demonstrating that the applicant has either: 1. A current Certified Professional Midwife ("CPM") credential, in good standing, as established and administered by the NARM and has achieved a passing score on the NARM examination;2. Certification under NARM's entry-level Portfolio Evaluation Process ("PEP") that determines the applicant has obtained a substantially equivalent education as that required in Colorado, and has achieved a passing score on the NARM examination. All expenses associated with PEP shall be the applicant's responsibility;3. A credential review performed by the International Credentialing Associates ("ICA") or International Consultants of Delaware ("ICD") that determines the applicant has obtained a substantially equivalent education as that required in Colorado, and has achieved a passing score on the NARM examination. The Director will accept a credential evaluation only from an organization listed in this Rule. All expenses associated with the credential review shall be the applicant's responsibility; or4. Education, training, or service gained in military services outlined in section 12-20-202(4), C.R.S., that is substantially equivalent, as determined by the Director, to the qualifications otherwise applicable at the time of receipt of application. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide timely and complete evidence for review and consideration. Satisfactory evidence of such education, training, or service will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.40 CR 12, June 25, 2017, effective 8/1/201741 CR 01, January 10, 2018, effective 1/30/201843 CR 03, February 10, 2020, effective 1/1/202043 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/202043 CR 22, November 25, 2020, effective 12/15/202044 CR 09, May 10, 2021, effective 5/30/202144 CR 20, October 25, 2021, effective 11/14/202145 CR 17, September 10, 2022, effective 8/15/202245 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 11/30/2022