Section 1345.15  Application for Licensure

a)         An applicant for licensure as a licensed certified professional midwife shall file an application on forms provided by the Division.  Applicants must be at least 21 years of age.  The application shall include:

1)         Certification of successful completion of a postsecondary midwifery education program through an institution, program, or pathway accredited by the Midwife Education and Accreditation Council that has both academic and clinical practice incorporated throughout the curriculum;

2)         Valid certified professional midwife certification granted by the North American Registry of Midwives or its successor organization;

3)         Proof of active cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification;

4)         Proof of active neonatal resuscitation provider status;

5)         Certification of successful completion of an examination as provided in Section 1345.20.  The certification shall be forwarded to the Division from the testing entity; and

6)         The fee required in Section 1345.55.

b)         In lieu of meeting the requirement in subsection (a)(1), an applicant who has held a valid certified professional midwife certification granted by the North American Registry of Midwives for at least 3 years may provide proof of completion of the midwifery bridge certificate granted by the North American Registry of Midwives, provided that the applicant applies for licensure by October 1, 2025.  Applicants applying under this subsection (b) shall meet all other requirements for licensure under the Act and this Part.

c)         Certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training shall be provided or sponsored by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, Health and Safety Institute, or similar organization approved by the Board; by a licensed hospital; by a licensed physician or registered nurse; or by an emergency medical technician employed by a fire or police department.

d)         Certification of neonatal resuscitation provider training shall be provided or sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Canadian Paediatric Society, or similar organization approved by the Board.

e)         Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and neonatal resuscitation provider training under this Section must include a hands-on skills component.  Online only courses are not acceptable.