Md. Code Regs. 10.27.05.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 10.27.05.02 - Certification

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.

Md. Code Regs. 10.27.05.02

Regulations .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 14, 1983 (10:11 Md. R. 970); emergency status expired July 13, 1983; adopted permanently effective October 10, 1983 (10:20 Md. R. 1787)
Regulation .02 amended effective April 10, 1995 (22:7 Md. R. 536); June 26, 2000 (27:12 Md. R. 1140)
Regulation .02B amended effective September 2, 1991 (18:17 Md. R. 1919)
Regulation .02 repealed and new .02 adopted effective March 1, 2004 (31:4 Md. R. 316)
Regulations .02 amended effective 41:19 Md. R. 1079, eff.9/29/2014 ; amended effective 45:13 Md. R. 667, eff. 7/2/2018