Virginia Code 54.1-2957.8: Licensure of midwives; requisite training and educational requirements; fees.
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to practice midwifery in the Commonwealth or use the title of licensed midwife unless he holds a license issued by the Board. The Board may license an applicant as a midwife after such applicant has submitted evidence satisfactory to the Board that he has obtained the Certified Professional Midwife (CPM) credential pursuant to regulations adopted by the Board and in accordance with the provisions of §§ 54.1-2915.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 54.1-2957.8
- Board: means the Board of Medicine. See Virginia Code 54.1-2900
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
B. Persons seeking licensure as a midwife shall submit such information as required in the form and manner determined by the Board.
C. Persons seeking licensure shall pay the required license fee as determined by the Board.