WAC 246-834-060. Initial application requirements for licensure as a midwife

(1) An applicant for a midwife license shall submit to the department the following: (a) Initial application on forms provided by the department. (b) Fees required in WAC 246-834-990 . (c) Proof of high school graduation, or its equivalent. (d) Proof of at least three years of midwifery training, per RCW 18.50.040 (2)(a), unless the applicant qualifies for a reduced academic period. (e) Proof of successful completion of the midwifery jurisprudence exam, as required in WAC 246-834-050 . (2) In addition to the requirements in subsection (1) of this section, an applicant for a midwife license shall also: (a) Have transcripts sent directly to the department from the applicant's midwifery school demonstrating that the applicant has received a certificate or diploma in midwifery. An applicant applying under WAC 246-834-065 or 246-834-066 may be exempted from this requirement. (b) Have verification of passing the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM) examination as required in WAC 246-834-050 . Results must be sent directly to the department from NARM. (3) Once all application requirements in this section are met, and additional requirements in WAC 246-834-065 or 246-834-066 if applicable, the department will schedule the applicant for the Washington state licensing exam as required in WAC 246-834-050 .