What qualifications must a preceptor hold?
A.The equivalent or higher academic degree than that sought by the student. NCM considers Midwifery Certification or Licensure equivalent to ASM. Additionally preceptors must be one of the following: Licensed Midwife, Midwife holding College-approved certification by my state midwifery organization, Certified Nurse Midwife, Physician Assistant Midwife, Licensed Physician practicing obstetrics. All preceptors must have had at least one year of on-the-job experience since licensure/certification.
