Each applicant for licensure to engage in the independent practice of midwifery shall submit the following to the board:
- (a) The fee required by K.A.R. 100-28b-6;
- (b) a completed application on a form provided by the board;
- (c) a signed waiver agreement and statement for fingerprint-based record checks;
- (d) an official transcript for the applicant from an educational program approved by the board under K.A.R. 100-28b-3 that specifies the degree awarded;
- (e) an official verification of licensure to practice as an advanced practice registered nurse in the role of nurse-midwife provided directly to the board from the state board of nursing;
- (f) an official verification of approved national certification provided directly to the board from the American midwifery certification board; and
- (g) an official verification of licensure, registration, or certification to practice a health profession provided directly to the board from each state or jurisdiction where the applicant holds a current license, registration, or certification to practice a health profession.
(Authorized by K.S.A. 65-28b07; implementing K.S.A. 65-28b03, 65-28b04, 65-28b05, 65-28b08; effective Dec. 30, 2022.)