216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-23.7

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-05-23.7 - Licensing of Midwives

23.7.1By Education and Examination:

Applicants for a license to practice midwifery in Rhode Island shall have successfully completed an accredited educational program in midwifery that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME) or the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC). Further, applicants shall be required to pass an examination that is administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM).

23.7.2By Endorsement:

A. If an applicant was licensed as a midwife in another state or territory, she/he may be issued a license to practice midwifery in Rhode Island, if, in the opinion of the Council, she/he meets the licensure qualifications in place in Rhode Island at the time of licensure in the other state or territory.

B. An applicant who submits an application along with the non-refundable, non-returnable application fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title), provides acceptable evidence of being currently licensed under the laws of other states of the United States or the District of Columbia and presents evidence of meeting the requirements of §23.7.1 of this Part shall be provided with a dated receipt to work which shall be valid for ninety (90) days. Provided, however, the applicant shall be duly licensed in Rhode Island within ninety (90) days from the dated receipt to work issued by the Department. This interim work privilege shall not be extended or renewed beyond ninety (90) days.

23.7.3Foreign Trained Midwives:

All midwives prepared in a midwifery program outside the United States of America shall submit evidence of having graduated from a midwifery program meeting the standard set by the International Confederation of Midwifery (ICM), along with the non-refundable, non-returnable application fee as set forth in the Fee Structure for Licensing, Laboratory and Administrative Services Provided by the Department of Health (Part 10-05-2 of this Title), and of holding a license in midwifery from the given foreign country. In addition, the applicant shall be required to successfully complete the examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) or, if a CPM, attend a Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC) accredited school and successfully complete the examination administered by the North American Registry of Midwifery (NARM).

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-05-23.7