# Health Occupations (GHO)

## Title 20. Residential Child Care Program Professionals

### Subtitle 3. Certification Process

#### Section 20-302

(a) To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.

(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) The applicant shall have completed:

  (1) A State and national criminal history records check; and

  (2) Unless waived by the Board under Sec. 20-303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.

(d) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.

(e) The applicant shall have:

  (1)

    (i) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and

    (ii) At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or

  (2)

    (i) A master's degree from an accredited college or university; and

    (ii) At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Health Occ. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)