2016 Tennessee Code
Title 63 - Professions of the Healing Arts
Chapter 29 - Midwifery
§ 63-29-108. Certification.
(a) A midwife who has met the standards set forth in this chapter may apply to the board for Tennessee certification. An application for Tennessee certification shall provide information as required by this section and as may be required by the board. Except for the American College of Nurse Midwives certified midwives and certified nurse midwives, a certificate under this chapter is required to practice midwifery for monetary compensation in which service has been offered for a fee. A certificate under this chapter is not required for certified nurse midwives who maintain their licensure as registered nurses pursuant to chapter 7 of this title.
(b) In order to receive certification as a CPM-TN, an applicant shall:
(1) Obtain certification from NARM and currently hold the title of CPM;
(2) Read, understand, and agree to practice under the guidelines set forth in this chapter and any rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter; and
(3) Have proof of current CPR certification including infant or neonatal resuscitation.
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