State

Kentucky

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

Proof of completion of the Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma course pursuant to KRS 620.020(8)

Domestic Violence completion pursuant to KRS 194A.540

Approved State for Clinical Internship?

Yes

Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state

CPMs can obtain a license to practice as Licensed Certified Professional Midwives and are regulated by the Kentucky Board of Nursing.

MEAC Accredited Education Required?

Yes, or Midwifery Bridge Certificate if certified by NARM prior to January 1, 2020; or Midwifery Bridge Certificate if licensed in another state that does not require an accredited education plus proof of licensure in that state.

Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency

Kentucky Board of Nursing

ATTN: LCPM

312 Whittington Pkwy., Suite 300

Louisville, Kentucky 40222

Phone: 502-429-3330

Email: info@kbn.ky.gov

Website 

https://kbn.ky.gov/licensed-certified-professional-midwife/Pages/Initial.aspx

Student Permit Requirement?

Not specified. 

Other Information