1. (1) Applicants who are acquiring practical experience shall apply for an apprentice license.
2. (2) Applicants must provide proof of enrollment in a MEAC-accredited program or enrollment in NARM's Portfolio Evaluation Process at the time of application.

3. (3) Midwife apprentices must work under the supervision of a currently licensed direct-entry midwife, a certified nurse midwife, a licensed naturopathic physician who is certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, or a physician.

   1. (a) Apprenticeship supervisors must be registered with NARM as preceptors.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-27-105, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-27-105, 37-27-201, 37-27-205, MCA

History: NEW, 2019 MAR p. 2364, Eff. 12/28/19; AMD, 2026 MAR, Notice No. 2025-128, Eff. 4/11/26.