P-16.1 - Act respecting the practice of midwifery within the framework of pilot projects

Section 23 Disposition versions

1999-09-24

23. (This section ceased to have effect on 24 September 1999).

1990, c. 12, s. 23.

1990-06-22

23. The functions of the admission committee are

(1)  to define general standards of competence and training for midwives;

(2)  to evaluate every midwife who applies for admission, determine whether she is qualified to practise within the framework of a pilot project governed by this Act and, if so, issue a qualification certificate to that effect.

Moreover, the admission committee shall define criteria permitting to determine whether the pregnancy, labour, delivery or the postnatal period involves a particular risk or presents signs of complications. It shall also define criteria permitting to determine whether a newborn child may receive the care of a midwife.

The criteria defined under this section shall be established by regulation of the admission committee, which shall be submitted to the Government for approval on the recommendation of the Minister of Health and Social Services and the Minister responsible for the administration of legislation respecting the professions.

1990, c. 12, s. 23.