License renewal.
RCW 18.50.102
in effect(1) A licensed midwife must renew the individual's license according to the following requirements: (a) Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years; (b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality improvement program as detailed in rule; (c) Proof of participation in data submission on perinatal outcomes to a national or state research organization, as detailed in rule; and (d) Fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 . (2) The secretary shall write rules regarding the renewal requirements and the department's process for verification of the third-party data submission.
(1) A licensed midwife must renew the individual's license according to the following requirements:
(a) Completion of a minimum of 30 hours of continuing education, approved by the secretary, every three years;
(b) Proof of participation in a Washington state coordinated quality improvement program as detailed in rule;
(c) Proof of participation in data submission on perinatal outcomes to a national or state research organization, as detailed in rule; and
(d) Fees determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280 .
(2) The secretary shall write rules regarding the renewal requirements and the department's process for verification of the third-party data submission.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.50&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026