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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 30.04.03.15" title_num="30" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="03" heading="Program Evaluation.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Each BLS education program shall have a written policy and procedure for evaluation of the BLS education program.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The evaluation shall be at least annually and provide written evidence that the program is meeting its objectives and the changing needs of EMS care.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The evaluation plan shall include methods for gathering and analyzing data on the effectiveness of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Instruction;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Resources;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Responsiveness to recommendations for change;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Instructors; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Students' ability to function as entry-level providers upon successful completion of the course.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The results of the evaluations shall provide the basis for continuous quality improvement and future direction of the BLS courses.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Annual Report. Each BLS education program shall submit an annual report to MIEMSS in an approved format to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Update program information; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Identify any major changes in the program during the year.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>