State

Indiana

Does Mercy In Action program fulfill requirements for professional licensure in this state? 

Yes

Additional clinical requirements for licensure

Provide affidavits for the following experiences beyond what is required for CPM certification:

(1) observation of 20 births;   

(2) attendance at 20 births conducted by a physician; 

(3) assistance with 20 births; (4) primary attendant at 20 births.  

All must have been in the United States and overseen by a NARM approved preceptor or physician.

Additional academic requirements for licensure

No. Requirements are fulfilled by Mercy In Action College of Midwifery: Emergency Skills Training Course - certificate of completion of NARM approved emergency skills training course which is eligible for inclusion in the Midwifery Bridge Certification Program.  The course(s) must include material on emergency life support procedures, identification of high-risk births for mothers; and identification of potential complications during labor.

Approved State for Clinical Internship?

Yes

Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state

CPMs regulated and licensed as Certified Direct-Entry Midwives. 

MEAC Accredited Education Required?

Yes. Must graduate from MEAC accredited institution with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent as approved by the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana.

Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency

Professional Licensing Agency
Attn: Direct Entry Midwifery Committee
402 W. Washington Street, Room W072
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone Number: (317) 234-2060
Email: pla3@pla.in.gov

Website 

https://www.in.gov/pla/professions/midwifery-home/

Student Permit Requirement?

Not specified. 

Other Information

Proof of Liability Insurance - must be a minimum of $100,000 per incident/$300,000 yearly aggregate.