RCW 18.50.065
Credentialing by endorsement.
(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state.
(2) The secretary shall write rules to bridge the gap between requirements of national certification of certified professional midwives and state requirements for licensure for licensed midwives.
[ 2014 c 187 § 2; 1991 c 332 § 32.]
NOTES:
Application to scope of practice—Captions not law—1991 c 332: See notes following RCW 18.130.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
18.50.030 - Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.
18.50.032 - Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.
18.50.034 - Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.
18.50.045 - Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.
18.50.050 - Compliance with secretary's determination.
18.50.060 - Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.
18.50.065 - Credentialing by endorsement.
18.50.105 - Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.
18.50.108 - Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.
18.50.115 - Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.
18.50.126 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.50.130 - "Certificate" and "license" synonymous.
18.50.140 - Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.
18.50.150 - Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.
18.50.160 - Delegation to nurse.