Indiana § 25-23.4-3-1 Application of chapter; requirements

Indiana Statutes

§ 25-23.4-3-1 — Application of chapter; requirements

Indiana § 25-23.4-3-1

Title 25PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS

Art. 23.4CERTIFIED DIRECT ENTRY MIDWIVES

Ch. 3Certified Direct Entry Midwifery Certificates

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Ind. Code § 25-23.4-3-1 (2026).

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(a)This section does not apply to an individual who has a license under IC 25-23-1-13.1 to practice midwifery as a certified nurse midwife and is practicing within the scope of that license.

(b)After July 1, 2018, an individual may not engage in the practice of midwifery unless:

(1)the individual is issued a certificate by a board under IC 25-1-5 and is acting within the scope of the person's license; or

(2)the individual has a certified direct entry midwife certificate under this article and has a collaborative agreement with a physician as set forth in this article.

(c)To become certified as a certified direct entry midwife, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

(1)Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

(2)Possess at least:

(A)an associate degree in nursing, as

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(a) This section does not apply to an
individual who has a license under IC 25-23-1-13.1 to practice
midwifery as a certified nurse midwife and is practicing within the
scope of that license.
(b) After July 1, 2018, an individual may not engage in the practice
of midwifery unless:
(1) the individual is issued a certificate by a board under IC 25-1-5 and is acting within the scope of the person's license; or
(2) the individual has a certified direct entry midwife certificate
under this article and has a collaborative agreement with a
physician as set forth in this article.
(c) To become certified as a certified direct entry midwife, an
applicant must satisfy the following requirements:
(1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
(2) Possess at least:
(A) an associate degree in nursing, associate degree in
midwifery accredited by the Midwifery Education
Accreditation Council (MEAC), or other similar science related
associate degree; or
(B) a bachelor's degree;
from a postsecondary educational institution.
(3) Satisfactorily complete educational curriculum approved by:
(A) the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council (MEAC)
or a successor organization; or
(B) the educational equivalent of a Midwifery Education
Accreditation Council curriculum approved by the board.
(4) Acquire and document practical experience as outlined in the
Certified Professional Midwife credentialing process in
accordance with the standards of the North American Registry of
Midwives or a successor organization.
(5) Obtain certification by an accredited association in adult
cardiopulmonary resuscitation that is approved by the board.
(6) Complete the program sponsored by the American Academy
of Pediatrics in neonatal resuscitation, excluding endotracheal
intubation and the administration of drugs.
(7) Comply with the birth requirements of the Certified
Professional Midwife credentialing process, observe an additional
twenty (20) births, attend twenty (20) births conducted by a
physician, assist with an additional twenty (20) births, and act as
the primary attendant for an additional twenty (20) births.
(8) Provide proof to the board that the applicant has obtained the
Certified Professional Midwife credential as administered by the
North American Registry of Midwives or a successor
organization.
(9) Present additional documentation or certifications required by
the board. The board may adopt standards that require more
training than required by the North American Registry of
Midwives.
(10) Maintain sufficient liability insurance.

Legislative History

As added by P.L.232-2013, SEC.20. Amended by P.L.112-2014, SEC.28; P.L.5-2015, SEC.56; P.L.185-2015, SEC.21; P.L.78-2017, SEC.16; P.L.32-2021, SEC.71.