Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit graduates of nurse-midwifery programs approved by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education from practicing midwifery for a period not to exceed (1) ninety calendar days after the date of graduation, or (2) the date upon which the graduate is notified that he or she has failed the licensure examination, whichever is shorter, provided (A) such graduate nurses are working in a hospital or organization where adequate supervision, as determined by the Commissioner of Public Health, is provided, and (B) such hospital or other organization has verified that the graduate nurse has successfully completed a midwifery program approved by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education.
(P.A. 06-195, S. 39; P.A. 16-66, S. 18.)
History: P.A. 16-66 replaced “American College of Nurse-Midwives” with “Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education”.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Section 20-75 to 20-86. - Practice defined. Examination, registration and regulation of midwives.
Section 20-86a. - Definitions.
Section 20-86b. - Scope of practice.
Section 20-86c. - Requirements for licensure. Fee.
Section 20-86d. - Advisory panel.
Section 20-86e. - Use of title.
Section 20-86f. - Disciplinary action.
Section 20-86g. - Midwifery license.
Section 20-86h. - Disciplinary action against licensed midwives.
Section 20-86i. - Temporary practice of graduates of nurse-midwifery programs.