La. Admin. Code tit. 46 § XLV-5365

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 5, May 20, 2024

Section XLV-5365 - Unlawful Practice [Formerly Section 2365]

A. No individual shall engage or attempt to engage in the practice of midwifery in this state, unless he or she holds a current license or a permit to practice as a licensed midwife or apprentice midwife issued by the board under Chapter 23 of these rules.

B. No person shall use in connection with his or her name or place of business the words "licensed midwife," "licensed midwife practitioner," the initials "LM," "LMP" or any other words, letters, or insignia indicating or implying that he or she is a licensed midwife practitioner or represent himself or herself as such in any way orally, in writing, in print, or by sign directly or by implication unless he or she has been licensed as such under the provisions of these regulations.

C. A licensed midwife who is currently certified by and in good standing with NARM may identify such credentials with the licensees name or title "Licensed Midwife-Certified" or "Licensed Certified Professional Midwife" or the letters "LM-C" or "LCPM," respectively.

La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § XLV-5365

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 12:517 (August 1986), amended LR 17:779 (August 1991), amended by the Department of Health, Board of Medical Examiners, LR 421296 (8/1/2016).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1270 and 37:3241-3259.