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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" citation="COMAR 10.44.22.09" title_num="10" subtitle_num="44" chapter_num="22" heading="Approval and Rescission of Continuing Education Programs for Sponsors Who Are Not Automatically Approved.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Board may approve individual programs of sponsors who are not automatically approved sponsors of continuing education credits under Regulation .08 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Applicants meeting the requirements of this chapter, who are not automatically approved to sponsor continuing education programs may apply to the Board at least 90 days before the scheduled program for authorization to sponsor a program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board shall provide the applicant with an application form.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An applicant shall provide the following information on the application which shall be submitted to the Board along with a processing fee as set forth in COMAR 10.44.20:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Full name, business address, and contact information of the sponsor;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Full name of the program for which approval is sought;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A program description;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Program objectives;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A detailed syllabus of the course;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Continuing education hours requested;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>An overview of any examinations that shall be passed as a condition of program completion; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A sample of the certificate of completion that will be provided to program participants.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of §D of this regulation, the applicant shall provide the following to the Board regarding the program presenter or speaker:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Full name, business address, and contact information;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Current curriculum vitae;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Educational background and all professional degrees earned;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A list of all professional licenses or certifications held;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A brief description of any other professional programs taught; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A copy of any public disciplinary orders issued by any health occupational board, including the Maryland Dental Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>The Board shall give notice to the applicant that the applicant has been approved or disapproved, including a statement whether the number of approved continuing education hours is different from the number requested.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>If a program is disapproved, the Board shall advise the applicant of the reasons for disapproval.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="H.">
    <text>An approval of a particular program is an approval of the program and the presenter or speaker of that program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="I.">
    <text>A sponsor shall resubmit an application and pay a processing fee for approval of the program if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The presenter or speaker changes; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>There is a significant change in the course material or course objectives.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="J.">
    <text>Fees for approval of a continuing education program are nonrefundable.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="K.">
    <text>A licensee or certificate holder under a Board order may not present a continuing education course or program during the pendency of their Board order.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="L.">
    <text>A sponsor of a Board-approved continuing education program shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Maintain records of all attendees for at least 5 years;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Provide copies of program attendance to the Board upon request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Provide attendees with an opportunity to complete a program evaluation at the conclusion of the program, which shall be provided to the Board upon request; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Allow the Board to audit the program upon payment of any applicable program fees.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="M.">
    <text>The Board may rescind approval of a continuing education course or program if it determines that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The course or program:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Does not meet the requirements of Regulations .06 and .07 of this chapter; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In the Board’s sole discretion, does not meet its stated objectives; or</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The sponsor has committed fraud or made other misrepresentations to the Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>