This section defines the role of a preceptor as used in WAC 246-834-066. A certified professional midwife (CPM) applicant for licensure as a midwife may use more than one preceptor to meet the requirements for licensure under WAC 246-834-066.

1. (1) A preceptor for clinical requirements including observed, managed, and assisted births, and prenatal and postpartum examinations must:

   1. (a) Have a current Washington state license as a midwife under chapter 18.50 RCW, physician under chapter 18.71 RCW, osteopathic physician under chapter 18.57 RCW, or certified nurse midwife under chapter 18.79 RCW; and
   2. (b) Have actively practiced obstetrics for at least three consecutive years or attended at least 150 births.
2. (2) A preceptor for legend drugs and devices must have a current Washington state credential and be, within the individual's scope of practice, qualified to use and administer legend drugs and devices described in RCW 18.50.115 and WAC 246-834-250.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.115, 18.50.135, 43.70.613, 2022 c 289, and 2021 c 276. WSR 24-10-091, § 246-834-067, filed 4/30/24, effective 6/6/24. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.50.065, 18.50.135, and 18.50.040. WSR 15-20-049, § 246-834-067, filed 9/30/15, effective 10/31/15.]