Section 2513.
2513. (a) An approved midwifery education program shall offer the opportunity for students to obtain credit by examination for previous midwifery education and clinical experience. The applicant shall demonstrate, by practical examination, the clinical competencies described in Section 2514 or established by regulation pursuant to Section 2514.5. The midwifery education program’s credit by examination policy shall […]
Section 2514.
2514. (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent a bona fide student from engaging in the practice of midwifery in this state, as part of his or her course of study, if both of the following conditions are met: (1) The student is under the supervision of a licensed midwife or certified nurse-midwife, who […]
Section 2514.5.
2514.5. (a) Within 60 days following January 1, 1998, the board shall adopt regulations setting forth educational requirements. To develop these regulations, the board shall update the educational requirements set forth in Sections 2512.5, 2513, and 2514. These updated sections shall reflect national standards for the practice of midwifery and shall be subject to public hearings […]
Section 2515.
2515. The board shall approve specific educational programs intended to meet the requirements of subdivision (a) of Section 2512.5 and Section 2514 for the course of academic study, documentation of experience and skill, and clinical evaluation. These programs shall also be accredited by an accrediting organization approved by the board. (Repealed and added by Stats. […]
Section 2515.5.
2515.5. Each applicant shall show by evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has met the educational standards established by the board pursuant to this article or the equivalent thereof. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1280, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
Section 2516.
2516. (a) Each licensed midwife who assists, or supervises a student midwife in assisting, in childbirth that occurs in an out-of-hospital setting shall annually report to the Department of Health Care Access and Information. The report shall be submitted no later than March 30, for the prior calendar year, in a form specified by the board […]
Section 2516.5.
2516.5. (a) As used in this section, the following definitions apply: (1) “Midwife assistant” means a person, who may be unlicensed, who performs basic administrative, clerical, and midwife technical supportive services in accordance with this chapter for a licensed midwife or certified nurse-midwife, is at least 18 years of age, and has had at least the minimum […]
Section 2517.
2517. A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor violation of Section 2052, prior to the effective date of this article, shall not be barred from licensure under this article solely because of that conviction. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1280, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1994.)
Section 2518.
2518. (a) Licenses issued pursuant to this article shall be renewable every two years upon payment of the fee prescribed by Section 2520 and submission of documentation that the licenseholder has completed 36 hours of continuing education in areas that fall within the scope of the practice of midwifery, as specified by the board. (b) Each license […]
Section 2519.
2519. The board may suspend, revoke, or place on probation the license of a midwife for any of the following: (a) Unprofessional conduct, which includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (1) Incompetence or gross negligence in carrying out the usual functions of a licensed midwife. (2) Conviction of a violation of Section 2052, in […]