This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:
(1)  Certified nurse midwives authorized under the board of nursing to practice in Idaho, unless a certified nurse midwife chooses to become a licensed midwife. Certified nurse midwives who are licensed midwives shall be subject to the provisions of chapter 14, title 54, Idaho Code, as well as to the provisions of this chapter;

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Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-5508

  • Board: means the Idaho state board of midwifery. See Idaho Code 54-5502
  • Licensed midwife: means a person who holds a current license issued by the board pursuant to the provisions of this chapter to engage in the practice of midwifery, who shall be designated "L. See Idaho Code 54-5502
  • NARM: means the international certification agency that establishes and administers certification for the CPM credential. See Idaho Code 54-5502
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
  • (2)  Student midwives in training under the direct supervision of licensed midwives as required by NARM;
    (3)  A person, in good faith, engaged in the practice of the religious tenets of any church or religious act where no fee is contemplated, charged or received, whose license to practice midwifery has not been revoked and who has not plead guilty to or been found guilty of a felony for a violation of the provisions of section 54-5506, Idaho Code;
    (4)  A person administering a remedy, diagnostic procedure or advice as specifically directed by a physician;
    (5)  A person rendering aid in an emergency where no fee for the service is contemplated, charged or received;
    (6)  A person administering care to a member of such person’s family;
    (7)  The practice of a profession by individuals who are licensed, certified or registered under other laws of this state and are performing services within the authorized scope of practice.