§ 90-178. 5. (Effective October 1, 2023) Qualifications for approval; independent practice.

(a)In order to be approved by the joint subcommittee under this Article, a person shall comply with each of the following: (1)Complete an application on a form furnished by the joint subcommittee. (2)Submit evidence of certification by the American Midwifery Certification Board or its successor. (3)Submit evidence of a collaborative provider agreement as required by G.S. 90-178.3(b1). (4)Pay the fee for application and approval. (b)Upon submitting to the joint subcommittee evidence of completing 24 months and 4,000 hours of practice as a Certified Nurse Midwife pursuant to a collaborative provider agreement, a Certified Nurse Midwife is authorized to practice midwifery independently in accordance with this Article. History: History.1983, c. 897, s. 1; 2023-14, s. 4.3(f).