1. A. In order to be approved to provide a specialty care transport education course, an education program shall:

   1. (1) Meet all requirements for an ALS education program found in COMAR 30.04.02 except for the requirement in COMAR 30.04.02.12F(2)(d) to conduct at least one full length ALS course every 2 years;

   2. (2) Have a medical director who, in addition to the other requirements for medical directors in COMAR 30.04.02.06B:

      1. (a) Has education and experience in the care of critically ill patients; and
      2. (b) Uses specialty physicians as appropriate;
   3. (3) Use a curriculum which has been approved by the EMS Board; and

   4. (4) Use instructors who:

      1. (a) Meet the requirements of COMAR 30.04.02; and
      2. (b) Have additional education, experience, and expertise in the care and transport of a critically ill patient.

Authority: Education Article, §§13-509 and 13-516, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: January 15, 2005 (31:26 Md. R. 1866)