RCW 18.50.102
License renewal.
(1) A licensed midwife must renew the individual's license according to the following requirements:
(a) Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years;
(b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality improvement program as detailed in rule;
(c) Proof of participation in data submission on perinatal outcomes to a national or state research organization, as detailed in rule; and
(d) Fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.
(2) The secretary shall write rules regarding the renewal requirements and the department's process for verification of the third-party data submission.
[ 2022 c 289 § 4; 2014 c 187 § 3; 1996 c 191 § 25; 1991 c 3 § 110; 1985 c 7 § 49; 1981 c 53 § 13.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
Limitation on increases in midwifery fees: RCW 43.24.086.
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.