# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 29 — Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors

### Chapter 05 — Continuing Education

#### Regulation .03 Standards of Continuing Education Preapproval.

*COMAR 10.29.05.03*

A. Continuing education units are automatically approved and do not need to be submitted to the Board if the programs are:

  (1) Approved by the Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners;

  (2) Sponsored by national service organizations;

  (3) Sponsored by State associations;

  (4) Sponsored by local associations;

  (5) Provided by suppliers; or

  (6) Already approved by the Board.

B. Licensed Maryland funeral establishments and other Maryland licensees may apply to the Board for CEU approval.

C. A continuing education course or workshop may be qualified for approval if the Board determines that it:

  (1) Constitutes an organized program of learning, including a symposium, which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;

  (2) Is related to the practice of mortuary science;

  (3) Is conducted by individuals considered experts in the subject matter of the program by reason of education, training, or experience; and

  (4) Is accompanied by a paper, manual, or written outline which substantially describes the subject matter of the program.

D. An individual seeking to conduct a seminar, workshop, or presentation shall submit for Board approval at least 6 weeks in advance of the proposed seminar, workshop, or presentation the following:

  (1) Documentation indicating the number of CEUs that will be proposed;

  (2) A description of the course;

  (3) Qualifications of the presenter;

  (4) A course outline; and

  (5) Any manuals or other documents to be distributed.