- A midwife who is certified under the standard found in § 63-29-108 may use the initials “CPM-TN.”
- An initial certificate is available for no more than a two-year period.
- The certificate is renewable pursuant to the division of health related boards’ biennial birthdates renewal system.
- Renewal is available to the CPM who maintains current certification from NARM by complying with the continuing education requirement applicable to the CPM.
- Renewal is available to the CPM-TN whose certification from NARM remains in good standing and who has current CPR certification.
- The board may deny an application for certification only if the applicant is not in compliance with the standards in this chapter.
- A CPM-TN may receive third party payment from private agencies that provide coverage for maternity and obstetrical care. No managed care organization or insurance company shall require a patient to be served by a CPM-TN instead of a medical doctor or a nurse practitioner.