This section defines the role of a preceptor as used in WAC 246-834-066. A certified professional midwife (CPM) applicant for licensure as a midwife may use more than one preceptor to meet the requirements for licensure under WAC 246-834-066.

(1) A preceptor for clinical requirements including observed, managed, and assisted births, and prenatal and postpartum examinations must:

(a) Have a current Washington state license as a midwife under chapter 18.50 RCW, physician under chapter 18.71 RCW, osteopathic physician under chapter 18.57 RCW, or certified nurse midwife under chapter 18.79 RCW; and

(b) Have actively practiced obstetrics for at least three consecutive years or attended at least 150 births.

(2) A preceptor for legend drugs and devices must have a current Washington state credential and be, within the individual's scope of practice, qualified to use and administer legend drugs and devices described in RCW 18.50.115 and WAC 246-834-250.