| Continuing Education |
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| 57.5 Hours Every Three Years |
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Licensees must complete 45 hours of continuing education and 12.5 hours in legend drugs and devices training (see below) every three years from date of licensure to qualify for license renewal. A midwife who has attended fewer than five births in the previous year is required to take an additional 10 hours of continuing education as specified Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 332-020-0010.
Continuing education must pertain to scope of practice issues, standards of midwifery care, the law and rules regulating the practice of direct entry midwifery, science, health care professional concerns such as infection control or medical emergencies, ethics, and business practices.
Infection control includes but is not limited to appropriate protocols for labeling, handling and disposing of bio-hazard products, including sharps and medical waste; exposure to blood-borne pathogens and prevention of cross-contamination through appropriate sterilization, disinfection, hand-washing and gloving standards, and correct disposal of articles/items in contact with blood and/or bodily fluids.
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| Legend Drugs & Devices |
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Licensees must also complete an additional 12.5 hours of continuing education in legend drugs and devices in an approved comprehensive curriculum as specified in OAR 332-020-0010.
Legend drugs and devices continuing education must pertain to Board of Direct Entry Midwifery approved legend drugs and devices as referenced in OAR 332-025-0040, 332-025-0050, and 332-025-0060, which includes current information on approved drugs, administration procedures, treatment of shock including IV therapy, maternal and neonatal resuscitation and suturing.
Education must consist of theory, hands-on practice, and skills testing for competency assurance. The 12.5 clock hours of education applies after completion of the initial approved 40 course hours for license endorsement to administer legend drugs and devices.
The following have been approved for legend drugs and devices continuing education training:
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Birthingway College of Midwifery
12113 SE Foster Road
Portland, OR 97266
503-760-3131
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International School of Midwifery
130 "A" St. #6
Ashland, OR 97520
541-488-8254
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National College of Midwifery
3013 N North Bank Rd.
Otis, OR 97368
541-996-3968
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Continuing education includes attendance or participation at an instructional program presented, recognized, or under the auspices of any Board-approved permanently organized institution or professional organization or association:
- Attendance at lectures, post-secondary school or postgraduate courses, scientific sessions at conventions, courses offered by an approved association or licensed/accredited school, classes or courses offered through an institution such as the American Red Cross, hospitals, health care clinics, correspondence courses or internet courses.
- Continuing education relating to subject matter listed above may be also be obtained through research or teaching (provided that no more than half the required hours be in teaching).
- Up to nine clock hours of continuing education relating to subject matter listed above may be completed through self-study and documented on forms provided by the agency.
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| Self-Attestation, Audits |
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Licensees must attest, or declare, they have met continuing education requirements upon license renewal and are subject to periodic audits specified in OAR 332-020-0015.
Applicants for license renewal must submit the completed renewal form, with their signature affixed as attestation to completion of required continuing education hours. Documentation of continuing education hours earned must be provided to the agency only when selected for audit.
OHLA will audit a select percentage of licenses determined by the Board to verify compliance with continuing education requirements. Practitioners notified of selection for audit of continuing education attestation must submit to the agency, within 30 calendar days from the date of notification, satisfactory evidence of participation in required continuing education
Documentation of a certificate of completion of attendance at a program or course provided by the sponsor must include:
(a) Name of sponsoring institution/association or organization
(b) Title of presentation and description of content
(c) Name of instructor or presenter
(d) Date of attendance and duration in hours
(e) Course agenda
(f) Official transcript, diploma, certificate, statement or affidavit from the sponsor, attesting to attendance
Documentation verifying completion of all required continuing education shall be accumulated and held by the direct entry midwife for three years following any reporting period, or until notification of audit is received. Continuing education documentation must be available and provided to the agency upon request.
If documentation of continuing education is invalid or incomplete, the licensee must correct the deficiency within 30 calendar days from the date of notice. Failure to correct the deficiency within the prescribed time shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
Misrepresentation of continuing education, or failing to meet continuing education requirements or documentation may result in disciplinary action, which may include but is not limited to assessment of a civil penalty and suspension or revocation of the license.
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| Additional Requirements |
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- Licensees failing to obtain the prescribed number of clock hours and/or complete appropriate continuing education content must reapply and meet requirements listed in OAR 332-015-0030.
- Hours of continuing education that are obtained in "excess" of the minimum requirements will not be carried forward as credit for the subsequent license renewal reporting cycle.
- Continuing education is required for renewal even if the direct entry midwife license has been inactive, revoked or suspended during that period.
- Continuing education is required for renewal every three years even if the direct entry midwife license has been inactive during that period.
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| Approved Courses |
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Below are currently approved continuing education courses, training seminars and self-study materials that may be used to satisfy continuing education requirements for ongoing licensure.
Documents are in PDF format, which requires Adobe Reader to view. Click here to download the latest free version.
2005 Direct Entry Midwife
Questions? Contact the Oregon Health Licensing Agency (OHLA) at 503-378-8667 or at ohla.info@state.or.us.
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