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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" citation="COMAR 10.39.02.11" title_num="10" subtitle_num="39" chapter_num="02" heading="Hybrid Nursing Assistant Training Programs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Scope. This regulation applies to hybrid nursing assistant training programs.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Approval. The Board shall approve a hybrid training program that meets all of the requirements of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Prerequisite Qualifications. A program seeking initial approval as a hybrid training program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Comply with the requirements set forth in Regulation .02 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Be approved by the Board as a traditional training program for at least 2 years before the program applies for initial approval as a hybrid training program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Comply with all requirements set forth under this chapter and be in good standing with the Board at the time that the program applies for initial approval as a hybrid training program.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Application and Approval Requirements.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A training program seeking initial approval as a hybrid training program shall apply for approval on a form required by the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>To be eligible for Board approval, a hybrid training program shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Host sessions no longer than 4 hours per session;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Specify the technology platform to be used for each content area of the curriculum;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Conduct lab and clinical training:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>In person with a course instructor who meets the requirements under Regulation .04 of this chapter; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>No later than 2 weeks after the completion of didactic instruction;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Require test sessions to be conducted in person;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Have a policy, which is provided to the Board as a part of the application, for:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Admissions, including determining whether a student has sufficient access to a computer and learning resources;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Orienting students to online modules;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Providing troubleshooting assistance for enrolled students; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>In the case of technology failure, an alternative method of instruction and notification to the Board of the technology failure and the use of the alternative method of instruction;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Have sufficient mechanisms for:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Requiring the use of a personal identification number that confirms the identity of the students and instructor;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Ensuring that all students have demonstrated competency on all virtual education content;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Tracking and auditing active student participation in online instruction;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Confirming student identity during and after completion of online modules and live sessions; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Safeguarding appropriate security measures;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Provide the Board with access rights to the program to verify program compliance and monitor distance learning sessions; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Provide the Board with statistics about the performance of students in the program, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Student exam pass rates;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The rate at which students repeat each module of the program; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Any other information requested by the Board regarding student participation in and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Reapproval. An approved hybrid training program shall apply for renewal of approval in accordance with Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Withdrawal of Approval. The Board may withdraw approval of a hybrid training program in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <annotations>
    <annotation type="History" />
  </annotations>
</regulation>