(a) All clinical experience activities performed by
a student must be under the direct supervision of a preceptor in accordance
with this section.
(1) The student must always be directly supervised
regardless of whether the activities are being counted toward the
student's education.
(2) The student must perform only the activities authorized
by the preceptor.
(3) The student must not advertise, or represent to
the public in any way, that the student is a midwife.
(4) The student must not receive compensation from
a client for performing supervised activities.
(5) Before any service involving a student is provided
to a client:
(A) the client must be informed in writing of:
(i) the requirements of this section;
(ii) the identity and license status of the preceptor
and the student;
(iii) the services that will be provided under direct
supervision to the client; and
(B) the client must consent in writing to the services
being provided under direct supervision.
(b) A student acting under direct supervision in accordance
with this section is not practicing midwifery in violation of the
requirement to hold a license.
(c) A licensed midwife providing direct supervision
of a student is responsible for all actions and liabilities of the
student.
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