Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
502 - BOARD OF COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Chapter 5 - STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ACUPUNCTURISTS, NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS, CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL MIDWIVES, AND CERTIFIED MIDWIVES
Section 502-5-5 - Certified Midwives Standards for Continuing Education
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
1. General Requirement
A licensed certified midwife shall certify at time of license renewal to completion of the following continuing education during the preceding two years as set forth in this chapter. The continuing education cycle begins on October 1 of each even-numbered year and ends on September 30 of the next even-numbered year on a continuing basis thereafter.
To be eligible for credit, a continuing education activity must-
For educators and presenters seeking Category II hours, a one-time credit of up to 10 hours will be allowed for the preparation of the initial course or presentation.
Category II activities include continuing health related education activities performed by the licensee, such as:
2. Automatic Approval of Continuing Education Activities Sponsored or Presented by Pre-Approved Sponsors and Providers
The board shall publish a current list of pre-approved sponsors and providers at the beginning of each license year and may update the list during the course of the license year as necessary.
3. Specific Approval of Continuing Education Activities
A licensee may request the board to approve a continuing education activity that is not automatically pre-approved pursuant to subsection 2 above. The request must include the information described in paragraphs A-D below. The board will review the request for compliance with Section 1(4).