# COMAR Title 09 — Maryland Department of Labor

## Subtitle 22 — Board of Cosmetologists

### Chapter 04 — Continuing Education

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 09.22.04.02*

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.