NC-SARA Professional Disclosure by State
State
Arkansas
Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state?
Yes
Additional clinical requirements for licensure
No
Additional academic requirements for licensure
No
Approved State for Clinical Internship?
Yes
Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state
CPMs are considered “Licensed Lay Midwives”, licensed by the Arkansas Department of Health.
MEAC Accredited Education Required?
Not specified
Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency
Arkansas Department of Health
Women’s Health Section, Slot 16
4815 W. Markham St.
Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-661-2480 or 800-462-0599 ext. 2480.
Email: adh.whgen@arkansas.gov
Website
https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/licensed-lay-midwifery
Student Permit Requirement?
No
Other Information
Students are required to follow all Arkansas laws and Rules when providing care to a client.
An LLM will be responsible for notifying ADH of any apprentices accepted under their supervision within thirty (30) days of signing, but prior to the apprentice providing any services. The ADH Preceptor-Apprentice Agreement form (found in Appendix A or available on the ADH website) shall be used for this notification.
Students may locate the required form “Preceptor-Apprentice Agreement for NARM PEP Apprentices” at the link below.
A complete copy of the Rules as well as a list of all currently licensed lay midwives and apprentices can be found online at https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/licensed-lay-midwifery, under “Downloads and Resources”.