Section R156-44a-609 - Standards for Out-of-State Programs Providing Certified Nurse Midwife Clinical Experiences in Utah(1) In order to qualify for the exemption set forth in Subsection 58-1-304(1)(b), approval of a nurse midwifery education program located in another state that uses Utah health care facilities for clinical experiences with certified nurse midwives for one or more students shall, prior to placing a student, submit a request for approval in writing to the Certified Nurse Midwife Board and demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that the program: (a) has been approved, if required, by the regulatory body responsible for certified nurse midwives in the program's home state;(b) holds current accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME);(c) has clinical faculty who are employed by the nurse midwifery education program;(d) is affiliated with an institution of higher education; and(e) has established criteria for selection and supervision of: (i) onsite preceptors; and(ii) the clinical activities.(2) Following approval by the Board, the nurse midwifery program shall: (a) reapply for Board review and approval when the program's ACME accreditation is reaffirmed; and(b) notify the Board, in writing, of any change in its accreditation status.Utah Admin. Code R156-44a-609
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2015-11, effective 5/11/2015