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(a) Previous licensure.--A midwife who has been licensed previously by the board may continue to practice midwifery in accordance with regulations promulgated by the board.
(b) Use of title.--A midwife may use the title midwife, nurse-midwife or an appropriate abbreviation of those titles.
(c) Other licenses or certificates.--Nothing in this section or the regulations authorized by this section shall be construed to prohibit a midwife who is licensed or certified to practice another profession by a Commonwealth agency or board from practicing within the scope of that license or certificate or as otherwise authorized by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 63 P.S. Professions and Occupations (State Licensed) § 422.12. Midwifery - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-63-ps-professions-and-occupations-state-licensed/pa-st-sect-63-422-12/
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