North Carolina § 90-178.5 Qualifications for approval; independent practice

North Carolina Statutes

§ 90-178.5 — Qualifications for approval; independent practice

North Carolina § 90-178.5

Ch. 90Medicine and Allied Occupations

Art. 10APractice of Midwifery

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N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-178.5 (2026).

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(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. (1983, c. 897, s. 1; 2023-14, s. 4.3(f).)

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(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. (1983, c. 897, s. 1; 2023-14, s. 4.3(f).)