State

Montana

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

Yes

Additional clinical requirements for licensure

Under appropriate supervision, provision of 100 prenatal examinations, observations of 40 births, and participation as the primary birth attendant at 25 births, 15 of which included continuous care as per ARM 24.111.602.

Additional academic requirements for licensure

No

Approved State for Clinical Internship?

Yes

Summary of Licensure for CPMS in this state

CPMs are known as Direct Entry Midwives. Licensure is available. 

MEAC Accredited Education Required?

Not currently required. Must complete apprenticeship sufficient to MT numbers. 

Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency

Mailing address:

Board of Alternative Health Care

PO Box 200513 Helena, MT 59620-0513

Physical Address:

Board of Alternative Health Care

301 S. Park Avenue 4th Floor Helena, MT 59620


Phone: (406) 444-5773
Email: DLIBSDHELP@MT.GOV

Website 

https://boards.bsd.dli.mt.gov/alternative-health-care/license-information/direct-entry-midwife

Student Permit Requirement?

Yes, Student License is required ($200), and preceptor must be approved by the Board. State requirements must be fulfilled.

https://rules.mt.gov/gateway/ruleno.asp?RN=24%2E111%2E602

Other Information

Must be 21 years of age. 

Copy of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Written documentation of good moral character consisting of three letters of reference, at least one of which must be from a licensed direct-entry midwife.