State
South Carolina
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 regulated by South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.
MEAC Accredited Education Required?
Not currently required. CPM certification required.
Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control
Division of Health Licensing
2600 Bull Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 898-3432
Email: info@dhec.sc.gov
Website
https://scdhec.gov/BHFL/midwifery-licensing
Student Permit Requirement?
Midwife Apprentice license required. To obtain the license the apprentice must provide: verification of apprenticeship arrangement, proof of enrollment in midwifery education or an approved course of study, evidence of negative TB testing, and $50. The license is valid for one year and renewals must be submitted at least 90 days prior to the expiration of the initial license. The Midwife Apprentice License can be renewed three times before taking the NARM. Extenuating circumstances can allow for a fourth renewal at the discretion of the Department on a case-by-case basis. (Information gleaned from the following link 8/2021).
https://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/R.61-24.pdf
Other Information
Applicants must take an oral examination administered by SC Department of Health as part of the licensing process.