An applicant for certification as a nurse midwife shall: Hold a current Maryland license in good standing to practice registered nursing or a multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing; Have graduated from a Board-approved graduate level program for nurse midwives at the Masters’ level or higher that is accredited by: The National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC); The Commission on Nursing Education (CCNE); ACME; or Any other accrediting body recognized by the Board; Hold a current national certification as a nurse midwife from the AMCB or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board; Submit to the Board a completed application for certification as a nurse midwife; 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; Comply with all the requirement set forth in COMAR 10.27.01.04; Demonstrate written and oral competency in the English language; and Pay all fees. 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: Verification of completion of a nurse midwifery program recognized by AMCB; and Current national certification by AMCB or any other national certifying body recognized by the Board.