Sec. 203.256. TRAINING IN NEWBORN SCREENING AND BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION. A person who practices midwifery in this state must provide the department with satisfactory evidence that the person:
(1) is trained to perform the newborn screening tests under Section 203.354 or has made arrangements for the performance of those tests; and
(2) holds:
(A) a current certificate issued by the American Heart Association in basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation; or
(B) another form of certification acceptable to the department that demonstrates proficiency in basic life support cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults and children.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 1.023, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle C - Other Professions Performing Medical Procedures
Subchapter F. Licensure Requirements
Section 203.251. License Required
Section 203.252. Qualifications for Initial License
Section 203.253. License Application
Section 203.254. Basic Midwifery Education
Section 203.2555. Jurisprudence Examination
Section 203.256. Training in Newborn Screening and Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation