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Regulation .02 Definitions.

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A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Approved continuing education course” means a course approved by the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists.
(2)
“Board” means the Maryland Board of Cosmetologists.
(3)
“Classroom instruction” means the art or science of teaching in a space:
(a)
That is exclusively used for teaching during periods of instruction;
(b)
That is conducive to learning; and
(c)
Where an assigned instructor is present.
(4)
Contact Hour
(a)
“Contact hour” means a period of 60 minutes in which actual learning takes place.
(b)
“Contact hour” does not include
(i)
A portion of the program devoted to registration, breaks, or meals; or
(ii)
Fractions of an hour.
(5)
“Continuing education course” means the basic measurement for a licensee’s direct participation in continuing education, consisting of 6 contact hours.
(6)
“Continuing education course related to cosmetology” means a course that covers one or more of the following topics:
(a)
Board Laws and Regulations (1 to 2 hours);
(b)
Elective topics (1 to 4 hours);
(c)
Health (1 to 2 hours);
(d)
Safety (1 to 2 hours); or
(e)
Welfare (1 to 2 hours).
(7)
“Course” means classroom or distance learning instruction of 1 clock hour, but not more than 6 clock hours.
(8)
“Course provider” means someone who is qualified to conduct continuing education courses in accordance with Business Occupations and Professional Article, §5-205(c)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland.
(9)
Distance Learning Instruction.
(a)
“Distance learning instruction” means the art or science of teaching where:
(i)
The instructor and student may be separated by distance and time;
(ii)
Equipment may be needed to communicate the content; or
(iii)
The content is specifically developed for this form of instruction.
(b)
“Distance learning instruction” includes any other delivery system approved by the Board.
(10)
“Instructor” means an individual engaged by a course provider to teach a continuing education course.
(11)
“License” means, unless the context requires otherwise, a license issued by the Board.
(12)
“Licensee” means an individual awarded a license by the Board.