Illinois Compiled Statutes 225 ILCS 64/45 – Licensure
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(a) Each applicant who successfully meets the requirements of this Section is eligible for licensure as a certified professional midwife if the applicant:
(1) submits forms prescribed by the Department and
(1) submits forms prescribed by the Department and
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accompanied by the required nonrefundable fee;
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(2) is at least 21 years of age;
(3) has successfully completed a licensure
(3) has successfully completed a licensure
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examination approved by the Department;
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(4) holds valid certified professional midwife
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certification granted by NARM or its successor organization;
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(5) holds an active cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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certification;
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(6) holds an active neonatal resuscitation provider
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status; and
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(7) successfully completed a postsecondary midwifery
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education program through an institution, program, or pathway accredited by the Midwife Education and Accreditation Council, that has both academic and clinical practice incorporated throughout the curriculum.
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(b) A midwife who is certified by NARM, but who has not completed a MEAC program, may apply for licensure if he or she:
(1) holds a valid certified professional midwife
(1) holds a valid certified professional midwife
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certification granted by NARM or its successor organization for at least 3 years;
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(2) provides proof of completion of the midwifery
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bridge certificate granted by NARM and applies within one year of adoption of rules; and
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(3) provides proof of paragraphs (1) through (6)
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required under subsection (a).
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(c) Applicants have 3 years from the date of application to complete the application process. If the process has not been completed in 3 years, the application shall be denied, the fee shall be forfeited, and the applicant must reapply and meet the requirements in effect at the time of reapplication.