Title 18, BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Registered nurses and nurse midwives certified by the state board of nursing under chapter 18.79 RCW shall be exempt from the requirements and provisions of this chapter. [ 2025 c 58 s 5002; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 704; 1981 c 53 s 10.] Notes: Explanatory note—2025 c 58: See note follow…

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to apply to or interfere in any way with the practice of midwifery by a person who is enrolled in a program of midwifery approved and accredited by the secretary: PROVIDED, That the performance of such services is only pursuant to a regu…

(1) Any person seeking to be examined shall present to the secretary, at least 45 days before the commencement of the examination, a written application on a form or forms provided by the secretary setting forth under affidavit such information as the secretary may require and pr…

The secretary shall promulgate standards by rule under chapter 34.05 RCW for accrediting midwifery educational programs. The standards shall cover the provision of adequate clinical and didactic instruction in all subjects and noncurriculum matters under this section including, b…

Applicants shall comply with administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees determined by the secretary as provided by RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. [ 1996 c 191 s 24; 1991 c 3 s 108; 1985 c 7 s 48; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 s 51; 1917 c 160 s 3; RRS s 10176.] Notes: L…

(1) The secretary is hereby authorized and empowered to execute the provisions of this chapter and shall offer examinations in midwifery at least twice a year at such times and places as the secretary may select. The examinations shall be written and shall be in the English langu…

(1) An applicant holding a credential in another state may be credentialed to practice in this state without examination if the secretary determines that the other state's credentialing standards are substantially equivalent to the standards in this state. (2) The secretary shall…

(1) A licensed midwife must renew the individual's license according to the following requirements: (a) Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years; (b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality …

The secretary, with the advice of the midwifery advisory committee, shall develop a form to be used by a midwife to inform the patient of the qualifications of a licensed midwife. [ 1991 c 3 s 111; 1981 c 53 s 12.]

Every licensed midwife shall develop a written plan for consultation with other health care providers, emergency transfer, transport of an infant to a newborn nursery or neonatal intensive care nursery, and transport of an individual to an appropriate obstetrical department or pa…

(1) A midwife licensed under this chapter may obtain and administer prophylactic ophthalmic medication, postpartum oxytocic, vitamin K, Rho immune globulin (human), and local anesthetic and may administer such other drugs or medications as prescribed by a physician, an *advanced …

The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter. [ 1987 c 150 s 31; 1986 c 259 s 75.] Notes: Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901. Severability—1986 c 259…

The words "certificate" and "license" shall be known as interchangeable terms in this chapter. [ 1917 c 160 s 11; RRS s 10184.]

The secretary shall promulgate rules under chapter 34.05 RCW as are necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter. [ 1991 c 3 s 113; 1981 c 53 s 15.] Notes: Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.

The midwifery advisory committee is created. The committee shall be composed of one physician who is a practicing obstetrician; one practicing physician; one certified nurse midwife licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW; three midwives licensed under this chapter; and one public membe…

The midwifery advisory committee shall advise and make recommendations to the secretary on issues including, but not limited to, continuing education, mandatory reexamination, and peer review. [ 1998 c 245 s 6; 1991 c 3 s 115; 1981 c 53 s 4.]

A licensed midwife may delegate to a registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse selected acts, tasks, or procedures that constitute the practice of midwifery but do not exceed the education of the nurse. [ 2014 c 187 s 4.]

A midwife who provides a parent with a positive prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of Down syndrome shall provide the parent with the information prepared by the department under RCW 43.70.738 at the time the midwife provides the parent with the Down syndrome diagnosis. [ 2016 c 70 …

All acts or parts of acts inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter may be and the same are hereby repealed: PROVIDED, This chapter shall not repeal the provisions of the vital statistics laws of the state, but shall be deemed as additional and cumulative provisions. [ 191…