This chapter governs ALS education programs approved by the EMS Board which have been approved to provide education in specialty care transport. In order to be approved to provide a specialty care transport education course, an education program shall: Meet all requirements for an ALS education program found in COMAR 30.04.02 except for the requirement in COMAR 30.04.02.12F(2)(d) to conduct at least one full length ALS course every 2 years; Have a medical director who, in addition to the other requirements for medical directors in COMAR 30.04.02.06B: Has education and experience in the care of critically ill patients; and Uses specialty physicians as appropriate; Use a curriculum which has been approved by the EMS Board; and Use instructors who: Meet the requirements of COMAR 30.04.02; and Have additional education, experience, and expertise in the care and transport of a critically ill patient. Education Article, §§13-509 and 13-516, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: January 15, 2005 (31:26 Md. R. 1866)