147D.01 DEFINITIONS. Subdivision 1. Applicability. The definitions in this section apply to this chapter. Subd. 2. Advisory council. “Advisory council” means the Advisory Council of Traditional Midwifery established under section 147D.25. Subd. 3. Approved education program. “Approved education program” means a university, college, or other education program leading to eligibility for certification in midwifery that […]
147D.03 MIDWIFERY. Subdivision 1. General. Within the meaning of sections 147D.01 to 147D.27, a person who shall publicly profess to be a traditional midwife and who, for a fee, shall assist or attend to a woman in pregnancy, childbirth outside a hospital, and postpartum, shall be regarded as practicing traditional midwifery. Subd. 2. Scope of […]
147D.05 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT. Subdivision 1. Practice standards. (a) A licensed traditional midwife shall provide an initial and ongoing screening to ensure that each client receives safe and appropriate care. A licensed traditional midwife shall only accept and provide care to those women who are expected to have a normal pregnancy, labor, and delivery. As part […]
147D.07 INFORMED CONSENT. Subdivision 1. General. Before providing any services to a client, a licensed traditional midwife must: (1) advise the client of the information contained in the informed consent form; (2) provide the client with an informed consent form; and (3) have the form returned with the client’s signature attesting that the client understands […]
147D.09 LIMITATIONS OF PRACTICE. (a) A licensed traditional midwife shall not prescribe, dispense, or administer prescription drugs, except as permitted under paragraph (b). (b) A licensed traditional midwife may administer vitamin K either orally or through intramuscular injection, maternal RhoGAM treatment, postpartum antihemorrhagic drugs under emergency situations, local anesthetic, oxygen, and a prophylactic eye agent […]
147D.11 MEDICAL CONSULTATION PLAN. (a) To be eligible for licensure as a traditional midwife, an applicant must develop a medical consultation plan, including an emergency plan. The plan must describe guidelines and under what conditions the plan is to be implemented for: (1) consultation with a licensed health care provider; (2) the transfer of care […]
147D.13 REPORTING. Subdivision 1. Record of birth. A licensed traditional midwife must complete a record of birth in accordance with section 144.215. Subd. 2. Practice report. (a) A licensed traditional midwife must compile a summary report on each client. The report must include the following: (1) vital records; (2) scope of care administered; (3) whether […]
147D.15 PROTECTED TITLES. Subdivision 1. Protected titles. No person may use the title “licensed traditional midwife,” or “licensed midwife,” or use, in connection with the person’s name, the letters “LTM,” “LM,” or any other titles, words, letters, abbreviations, or insignia indicating or implying that the person is licensed or eligible for licensure by the state […]
147D.17 LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. General requirements for licensure. To be eligible for licensure, an applicant, with the exception of those seeking licensure by reciprocity under subdivision 2, must: (1) submit a completed application on forms provided by the board along with all fees required under section 147D.27 that includes: (i) the applicant’s name, Social […]
147D.19 BOARD ACTION ON APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSURE. (a) The board shall act on each application for licensure according to paragraphs (b) to (d). (b) The board shall determine if the applicant meets the requirements for licensure under section 147D.17. The board or advisory council may investigate information provided by an applicant to determine whether the […]
147D.21 CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS. Subdivision 1. Number of required contact hours. Three years after the date of initial licensure and every three years thereafter, a licensed traditional midwife must complete a minimum of 30 contact hours of board-approved continuing education and attest to completion of continuing education requirements by reporting to the board. At least […]
147D.23 DISCIPLINE; REPORTING. For purposes of this chapter, licensed traditional midwives and applicants are subject to the provisions of sections 147.091 to 147.162. History: 1999 c 162 s 12
147D.25 ADVISORY COUNCIL ON LICENSED TRADITIONAL MIDWIFERY. Subdivision 1. Membership. The board shall appoint a five-member Advisory Council on Licensed Traditional Midwifery. One member shall be a licensed physician who has been or is currently consulting or collaborating with licensed traditional midwives appointed from a list of names submitted to the board by the Minnesota […]
147D.27 FEES. Subdivision 1. Licensure fee. The license application fee is $100. The fee for initial licensure and annual renewal is $100. The fee for inactive status is $50. The fee for a temporary permit is $75. Subd. 2. Proration of fees. The board may prorate the initial licensure fee. All licensed traditional midwives are […]
147D.29 LICENSE RENEWAL CYCLE CONVERSION. Subdivision 1. Generally. The license renewal cycle for traditional midwife licensees is converted to an annual cycle where renewal is due on the last day of the licensee’s month of birth. Conversion pursuant to this section begins January 1, 2020. This section governs license renewal procedures for licensees who were […]
