§ 37:3240 Short title
§ 37:3241 As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly states otherwise:
§ 37:3243 Powers and duties of the board
§ 37:3244 Scope of practice
§ 37:3245 Permits and licenses
§ 37:3246 Reciprocity; limitations
§ 37:3247 Examination required
§ 37:3248 Persons not affected
§ 37:3249 Renewal of permits; licenses
§ 37:3250 Fees
§ 37:3251 Permits/licenses; refusal to issue; suspension; revocation
§ 37:3252 Appeal of board’s decision
§ 37:3253 Requirements for license or permit; educational; clinical
§ 37:3254 Continuing education
§ 37:3255 Examination
§ 37:3256 Penalties
§ 37:3257 Injunction
§ 37:3258 A. Physician evaluation and examination as provided in R.S. 37:3244 shall be deemed to constitute a risk assessment. A physician performing a risk assessment is responsible only for
§ 37:3259 Reporting

Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes > Title 37 > Chapter 46 - Midwife

  • Apprentice permit: means a permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Health to authorize a person desiring to become a licensed midwife to obtain clinical experience under supervision of a physician, certified nurse midwife, certified nurse practitioner specially qualified by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing, or licensed midwife. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Board: means the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Certified nurse midwife: means a nurse authorized by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing to practice as a certified nurse midwife in the state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Concurrent resolution: A legislative measure, designated "S. Con. Res." and numbered consecutively upon introduction, generally employed to address the sentiments of both chambers, to deal with issues or matters affecting both houses, such as a concurrent budget resolution, or to create a temporary joint committee. Concurrent resolutions are not submitted to the President/Governor and thus do not have the force of law.
  • Conference committee: A temporary, ad hoc panel composed of conferees from both chamber of a legislature which is formed for the purpose of reconciling differences in legislation that has passed both chambers. Conference committees are usually convened to resolve bicameral differences on major and controversial legislation.
  • Continuing education: means participation in an organized learning experience under responsible sponsorship, capable direction, and qualified instruction and approved by the board for the purpose of meeting requirements for renewal of registration under these regulations. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Department: means the Louisiana Department of Health. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Licensed midwife: means a person who has completed all requirements of La. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • 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
  • Licensing period: means a two-year period running from April 1 of any year through March 31 of the second successive year; registration or permits may be issued at any time but shall expire on March 31 of the second successive year. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Midwifery instructor: means a person who has a formal training and supervisory relationship with an apprentice midwife. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Physician: means a person who is currently practicing obstetrics and is licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in Louisiana. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • Senior apprentice permit: means a permit issued by the board to authorize a person desiring to be a licensed midwife to continue obtaining clinical experience under general direction rather than supervision. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Supervision: means the coordination, direction, and continued evaluation at first hand of the person in training and obtaining clinical experience as an apprentice midwife within the scope of these provisions. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:3241
  • Veto: The procedure established under the Constitution by which the President/Governor refuses to approve a bill or joint resolution and thus prevents its enactment into law. A regular veto occurs when the President/Governor returns the legislation to the house in which it originated. The President/Governor usually returns a vetoed bill with a message indicating his reasons for rejecting the measure. In Congress, the veto can be overridden only by a two-thirds vote in both the Senate and the House.