1. (a) A certificate as a direct-entry midwife expires on March 31 of odd numbered years.

2. (b) A certified direct-entry midwife applying for certificate renewal shall

   1. (1) apply on a form provided by the department;
   2. (2) pay the fees established in 12 AAC 02.145;
   3. (3) certify that the applicant has not committed an act that is a ground for a disciplinary sanction under AS 08.65.110;

   4. (4) submit copies

      1. (A) verifying a current

         1. (i) certification in the Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Program (BLS); and
         2. (ii) certification in the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) from the American Academy of Pediatrics; and
      2. (B) verifying a current certified professional midwife certification in good standing from the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM); and

   5. (5) demonstrate continued practical professional competence by verifying

      1. (A) fulfillment of the continuing competency requirements in 12 AAC 14.420 - 12 AAC 14.445; and
      2. (B) compliance with the peer review requirements in 12 AAC 14.445.

(Eff. 5/11/94, Register 130; am 5/16/96, Register 138; am 3/2/2003, Register 165; am 5/2/2004, Register 170; am 2/23/2007, Register 181; am 8/19/2009, Register 191; am 11/25/2018, Register 228; am 1/22/2023, Register 245; am 2/22/2023, Register 245)

Authority: AS 08.65.030, AS 08.65.080