State
South Dakota
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 licensed as of 2017 legislature.
MEAC Accredited Education Required?
Yes, requires MEAC enrollment for student permit and graduation from MEAC school for licensure or completion of NARM Midwifery Bridge Certificate.
Contact Information for State Regulatory Agency
South Dakota Department of Health
600 East Capitol Avenue
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
Phone: 605-773-3361
Email: doh.info@state.sd.us
Website
https://doh.sd.gov/boards/midwives/Forms.aspx
Student Permit Requirement?
South Dakota requires students to be licensed by submitting the following:
• Completed Student Midwife Application form https://doh.sd.gov/boards/midwives/assets/ApplicationStudentCertifiedProfessionalMidwife.pdf
• Completed Student Midwife Provisional License and Preceptor Agreement https://doh.sd.gov/boards/midwives/Forms.aspx
• Official letter of proof of enrollment from MEAC approved program.
• Criminal Background Check Pursuant to SDCL 36-9C-12 each applicant for initial licensure is required to submit a full set of fingerprints to obtain a state and federal criminal background check. Upon request or receipt of your completed application, the South Dakota Board of Certified Professional Midwives will provide you a background check packet which will include SDBCPM specific fingerprint cards. You must use the agency specific cards.
• Fee: $500 Payment should be in the form of a money order or personal check payable to South Dakota Board of Certified Professional Midwives. Fees are non-refundable and must accompany form. A $40 fee will be charged for any insufficient check written.
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