Qualifications for licensure.

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  • (1) An applicant for licensure as a nurse midwife shall:
    • (a) submit an application in a form as prescribed by the division;
    • (b) pay a fee as determined by the department under Section 63J-1-504;
    • (c) be of good moral character;
    • (d) at the time of application for licensure hold a license in good standing as a registered nurse in Utah, or be at that time qualified for a license as a registered nurse under Title 58, Chapter 31b, Nurse Practice Act;
    • (e) have completed:
      • (i) a certified nurse midwifery education program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education and approved by the division; or
      • (ii) a nurse midwifery education program located outside of the United States which is approved by the division and is equivalent to a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, as demonstrated by a graduate's being accepted to sit for the national certifying examination administered by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education or its designee; and
    • (f) have passed examinations established by the division rule in collaboration with the board within two years after completion of the approved education program required under Subsection (1)(e).
  • (2) For purposes of Subsection (1)(e), as of January 1, 2010, the accredited education program or it's equivalent must grant a graduate degree, including post-master's certificate, in nurse midwifery.




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