Regulation .03 Certification.
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A.
In order to obtain certification as a residential child and youth care practitioner by completion of an approved residential child and youth care training program, the applicant shall:
(1)
Meet the age requirement set forth in Health Occupations Article, §20-302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2)
Submit to the Board:
(a)
The application;
(b)
The application fee;
(c)
Evidence of completion of a State and national criminal history records check as required by Regulation .01 of this chapter;
(d)
Evidence of completion of a minimum of 10 hours of an on-site program orientation at a private provider site;
(e)
Evidence of completion of a Board-approved provider residential child and youth care training program; and
(3)
Pass a comprehensive residential child and youth care practitioner exam.
B.
The Board shall notify applicants who have been approved to take the required comprehensive examination of:
(1)
The applicant’s approval to sit for the examination; and
(2)
All testing dates and locations.
C.
The Board may waive the training program requirement set forth in Health Occupations Article, §20-302.1(f), Annotated Code of Maryland, for an applicant holding an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree if the applicant:
(1)
Passes an examination; and
(2)
Meets other requirements established by the Board.
D.
An applicant for whom the required education, experience, training, and examination is waived in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §20-302.1(h), Annotated Code of Maryland, shall submit the following to the Board to become certified:
(1)
The completed application;
(2)
The application fee as required by COMAR 10.57.07;
(3)
Evidence of a completed criminal history records check as required by Regulation .01 of this chapter; and
(4)
Before October 1, 2015, satisfactory evidence that the applicant has worked in the State as a residential child and youth care practitioner for at least 2 years.