(a) In addition to the certification and education requirements under subsection (b) of this section, to qualify for a license, an applicant must:

(1) Be of good moral character; and

(2) Submit to a criminal history records check in accordance with § 8-303 of this title.

(b) An applicant must:

(1) Hold a current, valid certification as a certified midwife from AMCB;

(2) Have graduated from a graduate-level accredited program for midwifery education approved by ACME;

(3) Have completed coursework in health and sciences:

(i) Before commencing a midwifery program described in item (2) of this subsection; or

(ii) As part of a midwifery program described in item (2) of this subsection; and

(4) Have passed the AMCB examination.