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(a) In order to practice naturopathic childbirth, a naturopathic physician shall obtain a naturopathic acupuncture specialty certification from the Board. The Board shall adopt rules setting forth the requirements to be met for the certification of naturopathic physicians for specialty practice.
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(b) In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, a naturopathic physician shall:
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(1) pass a specialty examination in natural childbirth or obstetrics approved by the Board;
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(2) complete a minimum of 100 hours of course work, internship or preceptorship in natural childbirth or obstetrics approved by the Board; and
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(3) participate in a minimum of 50 supervised births, including prenatal and postnatal care, under the direct supervision of a licensed naturopathic, medical or osteopathic physician with specialty training in natural childbirth attendance or obstetrics.
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