Midwife
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Degree
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- None
Individuals must have graduated from an approved midwifery program, must have successfully passed both the national an state Midwifery Licensure examinations, have two letters of recommendation, must provide a work history from receipt of midwifery degree, have 7 hours of HIV/AIDS training, provided information about physical and mental health status, verifying lack of impairment due to chemical dependency/substance abuse, any history of loss of licensure or certification, loss or limitations of privileges, disciplinary actions as well as professional liability claims history.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Degree required
- Continuing education
- No continuing education requirement
- Certification
- No mention of certification
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- No criminal record requirements
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Health
- Address
- 101 Israel Rd SE Tumwater, WA 98501
- Phone
- (360) 236-4700
- Agency website
- http://www.doh.wa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/Midwife.aspx
- Last updated
- September 9, 2024
Occupations (O*NET)
- Midwife 29-1161.00
- Midwife 29-9021.00
- Midwife 29-9093.00
- Nurse Midwife 29-9099.00
- Midwife 29-9099.01
Source and verification
This record is Washington's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Department of Health — see the issuing body section above.
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