DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
BOARD OF MIDWIFERY
Filed with the secretary of state on March 21, 2023
These rules take effect immediately upon filing with the secretary of state unless
adopted under section 33, 44, or 45a(9) of the administrative procedures act of 1969,
1969 PA 306, MCL 24.233, 24.244, or 24.245a. Rules adopted under these sections
become effective 7 days after filing with the secretary of state.
(By authority conferred on the director of the department of licensing and regulatory affairs by
sections 16145, 16148, 16174, 16186, 16201, 16204, 16205, 17105, 17107, 17111, 17112, and
17117 of the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.16145, 333.16148, 333.16174,
333.16186, 333.16201, 333.16204, 333.16205, 333.17105, 333.17107, 333.17111, 333.17112, and
333.17117, and Executive Reorganization Order Nos. 1991-9, 1996-2, 2003-1, and 2011-4, MCL
338.3501, 445.2001, 445.2011, and 445.2030)
R 338.17101, R 338.17111, R 338.17115, R 338.17121, R 338.17123, R 338.17125, R 338.17134,
R 338.17137, and R 338.17141 of the Michigan Administrative Code are amended and
R 338.17127 is rescinded as follows:
PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
R 338.17101 Definitions.
Rule 101. (1) As used in these rules:
(a) “Appropriate health professional” means any individual licensed, registered, or otherwise
authorized to engage in a health profession under article 15 of the code, MCL 333.16101 to
333.18838, who is referred to, consulted with, or collaborates with a licensed midwife.
(b) "Board" means the Michigan board of licensed midwifery.
(c) “Code” means the public health code, 1978 PA 368, MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211.
(d) “CPM” means a certified professional midwife who has met the standards for certification
set by the North American Registry of Midwives (NARM). The CPM credential is accredited by
the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The CPM credential with NARM
requires a midwife to:
(i) Validate education.
(ii) Pass an examination.
(iii) Complete a workshop, module, or course on cultural awareness.
(iv) Meet general education requirements.
(v) Maintain current adult CPR and current neonatal resuscitation program certification (NRP)
with a hands-on component.
(vi) Complete obstetric emergency skills training.
July 6, 2022