New York Education Law Article 140 - PROFESSIONAL MIDWIFERY PRACTICE ACT

• 6950 - Introduction.
  This article applies to the profession of midwifery. The general provisions for all professions contained in article one hundred thirty of this title apply to...
• 6951 - Definition of Practice of Midwifery.
  1. The practice of the profession of midwifery is defined as the management of normal pregnancies, child birth and postpartum care as well as primary...
• 6952 - Practice of Midwifery.
  Only a person licensed or exempt under this article or authorized by any other section of law shall practice midwifery.
• 6953 - Use of Title "Midwife".
  Only a person licensed or exempt under this article shall use the title "midwife". Only a person licensed under both this article and article one...
• 6954 - State Board of Midwifery.
  1. The state board of midwifery shall be appointed by the board of regents on recommendation of the commissioner for the purpose of assisting the...
• 6955 - Requirements for a Professional License.
  To qualify for a license as a midwife, an applicant shall fulfill the following requirements: 1. Application: file an application with the department. 2. Education:...
• 6956 - Prior Nurse-Midwifery Certification.
  Any individual who is certified as a nurse-midwife pursuant to section twenty-five hundred sixty of the public health law before June first, nineteen hundred ninety-six,...
• 6957 - Exempt Persons.
  Nothing in this article shall be construed to affect, prevent or in any manner expand or limit any duty or responsibility of a licensed physician...
• 6958 - Limited Permit.
  1. A limited permit to practice midwifery may be granted for a period not to exceed twelve months to an individual who has to the...

Last modified: February 3, 2019