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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 10.09.63.02" title_num="10" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="63" heading="Certification Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An individual rendering services under this chapter shall complete an accredited training and certification program for certified violence prevention professionals, approved by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>An accredited training and certification program for certified violence prevention professionals shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Consist of at least 35 hours of initial training, addressing the following topics:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The profound effects of trauma and violence and the basics of trauma-informed care;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Community violence prevention strategies, including conflict mediation and retaliation prevention related to community violence;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Case management and advocacy practices; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Patient privacy and the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Require at least 6 hours of continuing education every 2 years.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>