Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1379.05 - Training to Perform Services

(a) Minimum Training. In addition to completing the requirements under sections 1379.02, 1379.03, and 1379.04, in order to perform the services of a midwife assistant, the individual shall have completed the minimum training as prescribed herein. Training shall be for the duration required for the midwife assistant to demonstrate to the instructor, licensed midwife, or certified nurse midwife providing the training proficiency in the procedures to be performed as authorized by section 2516.5(b) of the code, where applicable, but shall include no less than:

(1) Five (5) clock hours of midwifery didactic training.

(2) Two (2) clock hours of training in administering oxygen by inhalation.

(3) Ten (10) clock hours of satisfactory demonstration of immediate newborn care.

(b) Additional Training for Specific Services. In order to perform the services of a midwife assistant identified below, an individual shall have completed the additional training prescribed herein for the service to be provided. Training shall be for the duration required for the midwife assistant to demonstrate to the instructor, licensed midwife, or certified nurse midwife providing the training proficiency in the procedures to be performed as authorized by section 2516.5(b) of the code, where applicable, but shall include no less than:

(1) Five (5) clock hours of training on the device used for auscultation of fetal heart tones and ten (10) demonstrations of satisfactory placement of the device used for auscultation of fetal heart tones during labor or by simulation.

(2) Ten (10) clock hours of training in administering injections and performing skin tests, and satisfactory performance of ten (10) each of intramuscular, subcutaneous, and intradermal injections, and skin tests.

(3) Ten (10) clock hours of training in venipuncture and skin puncture for the purpose of withdrawing blood, and satisfactory performance of ten (10) each of venipunctures and skin punctures for the purpose of withdrawing blood.

(c) Training in (a) and (b) above shall include instruction and demonstration in:

(1) pertinent anatomy and physiology appropriate to the procedures;

(2) choice of equipment;

(3) proper technique including sterile technique;

(4) hazards and complications;

(5) patient care following treatment or test;

(6) emergency procedures;

(7) California law and regulations for midwife assistants.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 1379.05

1. New section filed 9-21-2017; operative 9-21-2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 2018 and 2516.5, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 2069, 2070 and 2516.5, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 9-21-2017; operative 9/21/2017 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2017, No. 38).