19. Conditions of practice in certain areas.

(a) has been in regular practice as a nurse, midwife or health visitor for a continuous period of five years prior to the date on which this section has come into force, or
(b) has been in regular practice as a nurse, midwife or health visitor for a continuous period of two years prior to the date on which this section has come into force and produces a certificate from a hospital or nursing home approved by the Council in this behalf signed by the Matron, Medical superintendent or other responsible officer of such institution that such person has undergone such courses of instruction or has received the training as a nurse, midwife or health visitor in such manner as may have been prescribed by by-laws;