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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 10.65.05.04" title_num="10" subtitle_num="65" chapter_num="05" heading="Board Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A program or institution seeking Board approval shall submit the following in writing at least 60 days before the starting date of the program or course:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Title, location, and date of program or course;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>If electronically administered, website, database, or system used;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Credit hours requested;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Names and professional and educational qualifications of instructors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Name of attendance certifying officer and method of certification;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Required texts or course books used;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Program or course syllabus; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>List of any sponsor of the program or course.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Board shall notify the requestor in writing of the Board's decision to approve or disapprove a program or course.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Board shall conduct a biennial audit of continuing education and shall notify audited licensees and registrants by mail or electronic means that the audited licensees and registrants shall produce satisfactory evidence of completion of the continuing education requirements.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Licensees and registrants shall maintain accurate records, including continuing education course certifications, and if audited, shall present this documentation upon request to the Board.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>