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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.47.08.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="47" chapter_num="08" heading="Education and Training Programs.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A private or public entity authorized by the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Shall offer an education and training program on opioid overdose recognition and response; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>May provide access to naloxone.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Education and training shall include a core curriculum provided by the Department. The core curriculum shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Education on recognizing the symptoms and signs of an opioid overdose;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Training on responding to an opioid overdose;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The proper use and administration of naloxone;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Proper rescue breathing technique;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The importance of contacting emergency medical services;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The care of an individual after the administration of naloxone; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Any other topic required by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department may approve multiple core curricula:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For use in training specific populations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For delivery in specific settings; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Based on other relevant factors.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Education and training may include any other relevant topic at the discretion of the authorized private or public entity conducting the education and training.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A private or public entity authorized by the Department under this chapter may offer a training program online.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>