1. (1) Midwives may become endorsed to obtain and administer prescription drugs per 37-27-302, MCA, by submitting an application that demonstrates the applicant either:

   1. (a) holds the certified professional midwife (CPM) credential through MEAC accreditation (obtained after January 1, 2021); or

   2. (b) completed both:

      1. (i) an MEAC approved, pharmacology specific to midwives training course covering all drugs listed in the formulary of 37-27-302(2), MCA; and

      2. (ii) an IV therapy course having a practical component that is:

         1. (A) provided by the Montana Health Network;
         2. (B) provided by MEAC; or
         3. (C) another eight-hour course having a practical component.

Authorizing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-27-302, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 37-1-131, 37-27-302, MCA

History: NEW, 2023 MAR p. 886, Eff. 8/26/23.