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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".29" citation="COMAR 10.44.12.29" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="12" heading="Continuing Education Requirements for Renewal of a Permit.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Renewal of a Class I, Class II, or Class III Permit.  Beginning in 2016 and thereafter, an applicant who seeks renewal of a Class I, Class II, or Class III permit shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Complete not less than 24 hours of clinical continuing education related to sedation or anesthesia in a classroom setting during the 5-year term of the permit; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification from one of the following programs:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The American Heart Association's Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The American Red Cross's Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Professional Rescuers;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The American Safety &amp; Health Institute; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>An equivalent program approved by the Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Additional Requirements for Renewal of a Class I Permit.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In addition to the requirements outlined in §A of this regulation, an applicant for the renewal of a Class I permit shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Complete a Board-approved course of at least 4 hours that provides instruction on medical emergencies and airway management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life support certification (PALS).</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The following courses may count toward the required hours of continuing education:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A Board-approved course in medical emergency and airway management.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Additional Requirements for Renewal of a Class II or Class III Permit.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In addition to the requirements outlined in §A of this regulation, an applicant for the renewal of a Class II or Class III permit shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Complete a Board-approved course of at least 4 hours that provides instruction on medical emergencies and airway management;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Maintain Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The following courses may count toward the required hours of continuing education:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) course; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A Board-approved course in medical emergency and airway management.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>