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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.27.16.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="27" chapter_num="16" heading="Renewal of Certification.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Unless renewed biennially, a certification to practice as an RN-WCCM expires at the same time as the registered nurse license.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Before certification as an RN-WCCM expires, the RN-WCCM may renew the certification for an additional term, if the RN—WCCM:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Is otherwise entitled to be certified;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has practiced a minimum of 2,000 hours in the past 2 years as an RN—WCCM;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Submits a completed application for renewal on the form the Board requires; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pays all fees.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If the registered nurse does not meet the practice requirement stated in §B(2) of this regulation, the registered nurse shall complete a Board-approved course to be eligible for renewal of the RN-WCCM certification.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>