In order to be certified for the specialty practice of naturopathic childbirth attendance, a naturopathic doctor shall obtain a passing grade on the American College of Nurse Midwives Written Examination, the American College of Naturopathic Obstetricians Examination, or a substantially equivalent examination approved by the board, and shall establish, to the board’s satisfaction, compliance with one of the following requirements:
(a)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a) Successful completion of a certificate of midwifery or naturopathic obstetrics specialty from an approved naturopathic medical education program consisting of not less than 84 semester units or 126 quarter units that substantially complies with the following
educational standards and requirements:
(1)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(1) The curriculum is presented in semester or quarter units under the following formula:
(A)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(1)(A) One hour of instruction in theory each week throughout a semester or quarter equals one unit.
(B)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(1)(B) Three hours of clinical practice each week throughout a semester or quarter equals one unit.
(2)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2) The program provides both academic and clinical preparation that is substantially equivalent to that provided in a program accredited by the American College of Nurse Midwives. The program includes, but is not limited to, preparation in all of the following areas:
(A)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2)(A) The
art and science of midwifery, one-half of which shall be in theory and one-half of which shall be in clinical practice. Theory and clinical practice shall be concurrent in the areas of maternal and child health, including, but not limited to, labor and delivery, neonatal well care, and postpartum care.
(B)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2)(B) Communications skills that include the principles of oral, written, and group communications.
(C)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2)(C) Anatomy and physiology, genetics, obstetrics and gynecology, embryology and fetal development, neonatology, applied microbiology, chemistry, child growth and development,
pharmacology, nutrition, laboratory diagnostic tests and procedures, and physical assessment.
(D)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2)(D) Concepts in psychosocial, emotional, and cultural aspects of maternal and child care, human sexuality, counseling and teaching, maternal and infant and family bonding process, breast feeding, family planning, principles of preventive health, and community health.
(E)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(2)(E) Aspects of the normal pregnancy, labor and delivery, postpartum period, newborn care, family planning, or routine gynecological care in alternative birth centers, homes, and hospitals.
(3)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(3) The program integrates the following subjects throughout its entire curriculum:
(A)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(3)(A) Midwifery process.
(B)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(3)(B) Basic intervention skills in preventive, remedial, and supportive midwifery.
(C)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(3)(C) The knowledge and skills required to develop collegial relationships with health care providers from other disciplines.
(D)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(3)(D) Related behavioral and social sciences with emphasis on societal and cultural patterns, human development, and behavior related to maternal and child health, illness, and wellness.
(4)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(4) Instruction in personal hygiene, client abuse, cultural diversity, and the legal, social, and ethical aspects of midwifery.
(5)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5) Instruction in the midwifery management process which shall
include all of the following:
(A)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(A) Obtaining or updating a defined and relevant database for assessment of the health status of the client.
(B)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(B) Identifying problems based upon correct interpretation of the database.
(C)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(C) Preparing a defined needs or problem list, or both, with corroboration from the client.
(D)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(D) Consulting, collaborating with, and referring to, appropriate members of the health care team.
(E)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(E) Providing information to enable clients to make appropriate decisions and to assume appropriate responsibility for their own health.
(F)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(F) Assuming direct responsibility for the development of comprehensive, supportive care for the client and with the client.
(G)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(G) Assuming direct responsibility for implementing the plan of care.
(H)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(H) Initiating appropriate measures for obstetrical and neonatal emergencies.
(I)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(a)(5)(I) Evaluating, with corroboration from the client, the achievement of health care goals and modifying the plan of care appropriately.
(b)CA 商业与专业 Code § 3651(b) Successful completion of an educational program that the board has determined satisfies the criteria of subdivision (a) and current licensure as a midwife by a state with licensing standards that have been found by the board to be substantially
equivalent to those adopted by the board pursuant to this article.