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In order to qualify for a temporary certificate an applicant must meet the requirements of licensure by endorsement under Chapter 467.0125, Florida Statutes and Rule 64B24-2.004, Florida Administrative Code.

In addition the applicant shall submit to the agency:

  • A completed application and the application fee.

  • Proof of Liability Insurance in the amount of $100,000 per claim and $300,000 minimum annual aggregate.

  • Documentation which evidences the active pursuit of licensure through endorsement

  • Documentation of the area of critical need pursuant to section 467.0125(2)(a), Florida Statutes, and

  • Name of the individual who will serve as the midwife's supervisor. This individual must be a physician licensed pursuant to the chapter 458 or chapter 459, a certified nurse midwife licensed pursuant to chapter 464, or a midwife licensed pursuant to chapter 467, who had a minimum of 3 years of professional experience. Temporary licensees must have a letter from their supervisor mailed directly to the Council office by the supervisor

  • A temporary certificate is valid for 2 years only and is not renewable. The candidate should be actively seeking to take the 4 month pre-licensure course. Additional fees for the examination and the licensure through endorsement will be assessed once the 4 month program has been successfully completed.

  • A temporary licensee shall only work within the area of critical need.

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