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Q: How can I become a Council member?
A: Council members are appointed by the Secretary of the Department. You
may apply by contacting the Council of Licensed Midwifery office. Application (pdf - 173kb)
Q: Who can attend Council meetings?
A: All Council meetings are open to the public and you are encouraged to
attend.
Q: How can I get a Council agenda?
A: You may request to be placed on the Council’s
Interested Parties list. The Council routinely emails Agenda
Outlines to interested parties 7-10 days prior to an upcoming Council
meeting. Copies of the full "public" agenda are also
available, but is subject to a duplication fee.
Q: How can I file a complaint against a licensee?
A: Visit our website at: How to File a Complaint.
Q: How can I check if someone is licensed?
A: Visit our online search system at: License Lookup.
Q: How can I get a list of licensee information?
A: Use our Licensee Date
Information website.
Q: Do I have to return to school if I have completed a
medical/midwifery program in another country or state?
A: Yes, because of the vast differences in the training of licensed or
direct entry midwives, Florida requires everyone to enter one of the
following three programs: a 3 year program; a 2 year program; or a 4
month pre-licensure course. The approved midwifery schools will
determine the program an individual should enter.
Q: Do I qualify for the 4 month pre-licensure course?
A: The applicant must apply to one of the six approved midwifery
schools. The schools would then make the determination if an applicant
would qualify for the 4 month pre-licensure course.
Q: Can I take the exam prior to applying for licensure?
A: Yes, but not through the State of Florida. You would need to apply
directly to North
American Registry of Midwives, Test Dept., Box 1082, Warwick, NY
10990, phone number 1-888-353-7089.
Q: I am a certified nurse-midwife, how do I obtain a
license?
A: Anyone interested or requesting information regarding certified
nurse-midwives to please contact the Florida Board of Nursing at:
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C02
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3252
Telephone: (850) 488-0595
Q: Where can I find information about birth centers?
A: Contact the Agency for Health Care Administration,
2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32308, phone number (850) 487-2717.
The birth center statute is Chapter 383.30, F.S.
Links are provided as general information for visitors
to this site. The Department of Health has not formally evaluated the
information provided in these linked sites and their inclusion does not
constitute an endorsement of any organization.
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