34-19-11
Section 34-19-11 Definitions. The following words and phrases shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) BOARD. The State Board of Midwifery. (2) LICENSED MIDWIFE. A practitioner who holds a certified professional midwife credential and is licensed by the board to practice midwifery. (3) MIDWIFERY. The provision of primary maternity care during the antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum periods. (Act 2017-383, ยง2.)...
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34-19-15
Section 34-19-15 Licensure requirements; duration; grounds for suspension, revocation, etc., of license; recordkeeping. (a) An individual desiring to be licensed as a midwife shall apply to the board on forms provided by the board. Applicants for licensure shall submit evidence satisfactory to the board that he or she has met all of the following requirements: (1) Is at least 21 years of age. (2) Is a citizen of the United States or, if not a citizen of the United States, is legally present in the United States with appropriate documentation from the federal government. (3) Has obtained a certified professional midwife credential through an education program or pathway accredited by the Midwifery Education Accreditation Council or by another accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (3) of subsection (a), the board may license the following: (1) An applicant who has obtained a certified professional midwife credential...
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34-43-3
Section 34-43-3 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) ADVERTISE. Distributing a card, flier, sign, or device to any person or organization, or allowing any sign or marking on any building, radio, television, or by advertising by any other means designed to attract public attention. (2) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Massage Therapy created pursuant to this chapter. (3) BOARD-APPROVED MASSAGE THERAPY SCHOOL. A school where massage therapy is taught which is one of the following: a. If located in Alabama is approved by the board as meeting the minimum established standards of training and curriculum as determined by the board. b. If located outside of Alabama is recognized by the board and by a regionally recognized professional accrediting body. c. Is a postgraduate training institute accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Massage Therapy. (4) ESTABLISHMENT. A site, premises, or business where massage therapy is...
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34-19-14
e. A standard procedure for investigating complaints. f. Requirements for clinical internships for individuals seeking midwifery training. (2) The rules shall ensure independent practice. (c) A licensed midwife may not administer or perform any of the following obstetric procedures which are outside of the scope of the licensed practice of midwifery: (1) An epidural, spinal, or caudal anesthetic. (2) Any type of narcotic analgesia. (3) Forceps or a vacuum extractor-assisted delivery. (4) Abortion. (5) Cesarean section or any surgery or surgical deliver except minimal episiotomies. (6) Pharmacological induction or augmentation of labor or artificial rupture of membranes prior to the onset of labor. (7) Except for the administration of local anesthetic, administration of an anesthetic. (8) Administration of any prescription medication in a manner that violates the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substance Act. (9) Vaginal birth after a cesarean. (d) A licensed midwife may not perform...
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34-19-16
Section 34-19-16 Where care may be performed; required forms an duties of licensed midwife. (a) A licensed midwife may provide midwifery care in the setting of the client's choice, except a hospital. (b) A licensed midwife shall ensure that the client has signed a midwife disclosure form provided by the board indicating receipt of a written statement that includes all of the following information: (1) A description of the licensed midwife's education, training, and experience in midwifery. (2) Antepartum, intrapartum, and postpartum conditions requiring medical referral, transfer of care, and transport to a hospital. (3) A plan for medical referral, transfer of care, and transport of the client or newborn or both when indicated by specific antepartum, intrapartum, or postpartum conditions. (4) Instructions for filing a complaint against a licensed midwife. (5) A statement that the licensed midwife must comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. (6) The...
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34-19-12
Section 34-19-12 State Board of Midwifery - Creation; expenses; composition; meetings; liability of members; employees; collection of information. (a) There is created and established a State Board of Midwifery to implement and administer this chapter. (b) The board shall pay all of its expenses from its own funds and no expenses shall be borne by the State of Alabama from the State General Fund. (c) The board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor and subject to confirmation by the Senate, from a list of qualified individuals nominated by the designated organization. Each list shall contain the names of at least two individuals for each position to be filled. (d) The members of the board shall be appointed for staggered initial terms and subsequent terms shall be for a minimum of four years or until his or her successor has been appointed and qualified. (e) The board shall meet at least twice each year, conducting its business in person or by electronic methods. (f)...
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34-21-81
Section 34-21-81 Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS. The State Board of Medical Examiners established pursuant to Section 34-24-53. (2) BOARD OF NURSING. The Board of Nursing established under Section 34-21-2. (3) ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE. A registered nurse that has gained additional knowledge and skills through successful completion of an organized program of nursing education that prepares nurses for advanced practice roles and has been certified by the Board of Nursing to engage in the practice of advanced practice nursing. There shall be four categories of advanced practice nurses: Certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNP), certified nurse midwives (CNM), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), and clinical nurse specialists (CNS). Certified registered nurse practitioners and certified nurse midwives are subject to collaborative practice agreements with an Alabama physician....
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34-41-3
Section 34-41-3 Definitions. When used in this chapter, the following words have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Licensure for Professional Geologists. (2) GEOLOGIST. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences from an accredited college or university. (3) GEOLOGIST-IN-TRAINING. A person who holds a degree in the geological sciences from an accredited college or university and who has successfully passed the part of the professional examination covering fundamental or academic geological subjects. (4) GEOLOGY. The science dealing with the earth and its history; its constituent rocks, minerals, liquids, gases, and other materials of which it is composed, and the study of the processes responsible for the development and change in the component parts of the earth, for the benefit of mankind. (5) GOOD MORAL CHARACTER. Character that tends to ensure the faithful discharge of the professional duties of the licensed professional geologist based on truth and...
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34-11-1
Section 34-11-1 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) BOARD. The State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, provided for by Section 34-11-30. (2) DESIGN COORDINATION. The review and coordination of technical submissions prepared by persons other than the principal engineer, including, as appropriate and without limitations, consulting engineers, architects, landscape architects, land surveyors, and other professionals working under the direction of the engineer. (3) DISCIPLINARY ACTION. Any final written decision, order, consent agreement, public reprimand, or other formal action taken against an individual or firm by the board based upon a violation of this chapter or a board rule. (4) ENGINEER INTERN. An individual who has been certified as an engineer intern by the board. (5) ENGINEER or PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER. An individual who, by reason of his or...
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34-8A-2
Section 34-8A-2 Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases shall have the respective meanings ascribed by this section: (1) ASSOCIATE LICENSED COUNSELOR. Any person that has been licensed by the board to offer counseling services as defined in this section while under the supervision of a board approved supervisor. (2) BOARD. The Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling. (3) COUNSELING SERVICES. Those acts and behaviors coming within the private practice of counseling. (4) LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR. Any person who represents to the public by any title or description of services incorporating the words "licensed professional counselor" or "licensed counselor"; and who offers to render professional counseling services in private practice to individuals, groups, organizations, corporations, institutions, government agencies, or the general public in settings of individual or group practice for a fee, salary,...
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