(a) A person qualifies to become a licensed midwife under this chapter if the person provides the department with documentary evidence that the person has:
(1) satisfied each requirement for basic midwifery education; and
(2) passed the comprehensive midwifery examination and jurisprudence examination required by this chapter.
(b) The initial license must be issued before the midwife begins to practice midwifery and may be issued at any time during the year.
(c) The term of the initial license begins on the date the requirements are met and extends through March 1 of the second year after the year in which the initial license is issued.