Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3255 – Examination
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3255
- Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
- Licensed midwifery: means the provision of health services in pregnancy and childbirth by a person not a licensed physician or a certified nurse midwife. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
- person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10
A. Any person applying for a midwifery license must pass a qualifying examination administered under the auspices of the board. The board shall offer the examination at least twice a year.
B. The examination shall consist of two parts:
(1) A written examination designed to test knowledge of theory regarding pregnancy and childbirth and to test clinical judgment in licensed midwifery management.
(2) A practical examination designed to demonstrate the mastery of skills necessary for the practice of licensed midwifery.
C. A candidate for examination, who fails to pass the examination within two examination periods, shall have that* permit terminated. The candidate may apply to take the examination after a period of additional study and clinical experience as prescribed by the board.
D. The examination administered by the North American Registry of Midwives, or such other certifying examination as the board may subsequently approve, shall be accepted by the board as a qualifying examination for purposes of midwifery licensure.
Acts 1988, No. 701, §2; Acts 2012, No. 772, §1.
*As appears in enrolled bill.