§ 1–801
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. § 1-801 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 8. Continuing Education in Health Care Disparities, Cultural and Linguistic Competency, and Health Literacy
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Applicant” means an individual who applies for licensure to practice as a health care professional.
(c)
“Board” means:
(1)
The State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists;
(2)
The State Board of Dental Examiners;
(3)
The State Board of Nursing;
(4)
The State Board of Examiners in Optometry;
(5)
The State Board of Pharmacy;
(6)
The State Board of Physicians;
(7)
The State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;
(8)
The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(9)
The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and
(10)
The State Board of Social Work Examiners.
(d)
“Health care professional” means:
(1)
An individual licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech–Language Pathologists;
(2)
A dentist licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners;
(3)
A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing;
(4)
An optometrist licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry;
(5)
A pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy;
(6)
A physician licensed by the State Board of Physicians;
(7)
A podiatrist licensed by the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;
(8)
An individual licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(9)
A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and
(10)
An associate social worker, a graduate social worker, a certified social worker, or a certified social worker–clinical licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.