Regulation .02 Certification.
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A.
An applicant for certification as a nurse midwife shall:
(1)
Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing;
(2)
Have graduated from a Board-approved graduate level program for nurse midwives at the Masters’ level or higher that is accredited by:
(a)
The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC);
(b)
The Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE);
(c)
ACME; or
(d)
Any other accrediting body recognized by the Board;
(3)
Hold a current national certification as a nurse midwife from the AMCB or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board;
(4)
Submit to the Board a completed application for certification as a nurse midwife;
(5)
Submit an affidavit that the applicant agrees to comply at all times with the clinical practice guidelines in accordance with Regulation .01B(8) of this chapter when providing clinical midwifery services;
(6)
Comply with all the requirement set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.04;
(7)
Demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language; and
(8)
Pay all fees.
B.
If the applicant’s nurse midwifery program was completed before July 1, 2014, and was not at a Master’s degree or higher level, but the applicant otherwise qualifies for certification, the applicant shall provide the Board with:
(1)
Verification of completion of a nurse midwifery program recognized by AMCB; and
(2)
Current national certification by AMCB or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board.