NC-SARA Professional Disclosure by State

 State

Arizona

Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state? 

Yes

Additional clinical requirements for licensure

No

Additional academic requirements for licensure

No

Approved State for Clinical Internship?

Yes

Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state

CPM license required 

MEAC Accredited Education Required?

Not at this time. Midwives must have current CPM certification by NARM but licensure is not dependent on the route of education.

Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency

Arizona Department of Health Services

150 North 18th Avenue

Phoenix, Arizona 85007

Phone: (602) 542-1025

Email: Special.Licensing@azdhs.gov

Website 

https://www.azdhs.gov/licensing/special/midwives/index.php#providers-licensing

Student Permit Requirement?

Student midwives are not required to be licensed if they are acting under an LM. Licensing occurs once a midwife has obtained her CPM credentials. 

Other Information

Must be at least 21 years of age, 

Must have high school diploma, high school equivalency diploma, Associate’s Degree, or higher.