A. A program or institution seeking Board approval shall submit the following in writing at least 60 days before the starting date of the program or course:
- (1) Title, location, and date of program or course;
- (2) If electronically administered, website, database, or system used;
- (3) Credit hours requested;
- (4) Names and professional and educational qualifications of instructors;
- (5) Name of attendance certifying officer and method of certification;
- (6) Required texts or course books used;
- (7) Program or course syllabus; and
- (8) List of any sponsor of the program or course.
- B. The Board shall notify the requestor in writing of the Board's decision to approve or disapprove a program or course.
- C. The Board shall conduct a biennial audit of continuing education and shall notify audited licensees and registrants by mail or electronic means that the audited licensees and registrants shall produce satisfactory evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements.
- D. Licensees and registrants shall maintain accurate records, including continuing education course certifications, and if audited, shall present this documentation upon request to the Board.
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §6-206, Annotated Code of Maryland
Effective date:
Chapter recodified from COMAR 10.43.20 to COMAR 10.65.05 under new Subtitle, Board of Massage Therapy Examiners, Continuing Education Requirements, effective January 2, 2017 (43:26 Md. R. 1446)
Regulation .01 amended effective August 5, 2024 (51:15 Md. R. 710)
Regulation .02B, C amended effective August 5, 2024 (51:15 Md. R. 710)
Regulation .03B, C amended effective August 5, 2024 (51:15 Md. R. 710)
Regulation .04C, D amended effective August 5, 2024 (51:15 Md. R. 710)