Mont. Admin. R. 24.111.2103 - DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
(1) Midwives must obtain 14 continuing
education credits each renewal period except as provided in (7). One hour of
education (excluding breaks) equals one continuing education credit.
(2) No more than three continuing education
credits per renewal period will be approved for preparation of and for a single
presentation of a program meeting the requirements of this rule.
(3) Continuing education programs will not be
preapproved by the board or staff.
(4) In order to be approved, a continuing
education program must:
(a) have significant
intellectual or practical content;
(b) relate to substantive midwifery topics
within the scope of practice for direct-entry midwives in Montana, except as
otherwise provided herein;
(c) be
presented by person(s) qualified by practical experience and academic
credentials; and
(d) issue
certificates of completion (except nonlive programs) and program
agendas/syllabi containing the following information:
(i) title and date(s) of program;
(ii) name(s) and qualification of
presenter(s);
(iii) outline of
program content;
(iv) credit hours
of instruction;
(v) description of
presentation delivery (i.e., live or nonlive); and
(vi) identification of sponsoring
organization.
(5) Continuing education programs from other
professions or academic disciplines are eligible for approval if substantially
related to the role of midwives.
(6) Documentary evidence of completion of
nonlive programs (e.g., internet, videotape, audiotape, DVD) may be in the form
of proof that the midwife passed an exam on the program content, a certificate
of completion, or the midwife's notes summarizing the program content.
Documentary evidence of program completion must be maintained by the midwife
for a period of two years for audit purposes.
(7) No continuing education credits are
required for a midwife renewing his/her Montana license for the first
time.
(8) Continuing education
credit will not be approved for programs:
(a)
relating to general business or economic issues other than workers'
compensation; or
(b) primarily
intended to educate the general public such as CPR and first aid other than
programs relating to public health issues.
Notes
AUTH: 37-1-131, 37-1-319, MCA IMP: 37-1-131, 37-1-141, 37-1-306, 37-1-319, MCA
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