PDFWAC 246-834-060

Initial application requirements for licensure as a midwife.

(1) An applicant for a midwife license shall submit to the department the following:
(a) Initial application on forms provided by the department.
(b) Fees required in WAC 246-834-990.
(c) Proof of high school graduation, or its equivalent.
(d) Proof of at least three years of midwifery training, per RCW 18.50.040 (2)(a), unless the applicant qualifies for a reduced academic period.
(e) Proof of successful completion of the midwifery jurisprudence exam, as required in WAC 246-834-050.
(2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, an applicant for a midwife license shall also:
(a) Have transcripts sent directly to the department from the applicant's midwifery school demonstrating that the applicant has received a certificate or diploma in midwifery. An applicant applying under WAC 246-834-065 or 246-834-066 may be exempted from this requirement.
(b) Have verification of passing the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) examination as required in WAC 246-834-050. Results must be sent directly to the department from NARM.
(3) Once all application requirements in this section are met, and additional requirements in WAC 246-834-065 or 246-834-066 if applicable, the department will schedule the applicant for the Washington state licensing exam as required in WAC 246-834-050.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.135, 18.50.115, 18.50.060, and 2020 c 76. WSR 22-13-079, § 246-834-060, filed 6/10/22, effective 7/11/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.135 and 18.50.115. WSR 19-15-005, § 246-834-060, filed 7/5/19, effective 8/5/19. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.065, 18.50.135, and 18.50.040. WSR 15-20-049, § 246-834-060, filed 9/30/15, effective 10/31/15. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.060. WSR 99-03-064, § 246-834-060, filed 1/18/99, effective 2/18/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.280. WSR 98-05-060, § 246-834-060, filed 2/13/98, effective 3/16/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.135 and 18.50.045. WSR 92-02-018 (Order 224), § 246-834-060, filed 12/23/91, effective 1/23/92. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-834-060, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.135. WSR 82-19-079 (Order PL 406), § 308-115-060, filed 9/21/82.]