State
Oregon
Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state?
Yes
Additional clinical requirements for licensure
Documentation of satisfactory participation in the following:
25 deliveries as an assistant
25 deliveries as the primary or the primary under supervision
100 prenatal care visits
25 newborn examinations
40 postnatal examinations
10 deliveries where continuity of care was provided as an assistant or primary care provider (the continuity of care must include four prenatal visits, one newborn examination, and one postpartum exam for each of the 10 deliveries);
Of the 50 births referenced above, at least 25 deliveries must have taken place as a community birth and 10 births must have occurred within the two years before the date of application;
Additional academic requirements for licensure
If the applicant received the initial Legend Drugs and Devices continuing education (CE) prior to applying for licensure, it must have been obtained within two years before the date of application. If applicant receives the CE within 12 months after applying for licensure, the applicant must attest to having received the CE at the time of next renewal on a form prescribed by the Health Licensing Office.
If the applicant has not received the initial Legend Drugs and Devices CE at the time of application, this information must be disclosed to each patient on the required patient disclosure form.
Approved State for Clinical Internship?
Yes
Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state
CPMs are recognized and are licensed as licensed direct-entry midwives (LDM).
MEAC Accredited Education Required?
No
Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency
Oregon Health Licensing Agency:
Board of Direct Entry Midwifery,
700 Summer St. NE, E-20
Salem, OR 97301-1097
Phone: 503-947-2340
Email: OHA.DirectorsOffice@state.or.us
Website
https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/HLO/Pages/Board-Direct-Entry-Midwifery-Information.aspx
Student Permit Requirement?
No student requirements.
Other Information
For Oregon licensure, an applicant must submit proof of clinical numbers.