Md. Code Regs. 10.47.08.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.47.08.04 - Education and Training Programs

A. A private or public entity authorized by the Department :

(1) Shall offer an education and training program on opioid overdose recognition and response; and

(2) May provide access to naloxone.

B. Education and training shall include a core curriculum provided by the Department. The core curriculum shall include :

(1) Education on recognizing the symptoms and signs of an opioid overdose;

(2) Training on responding to an opioid overdose;

(3) The proper use and administration of naloxone;

(4) Proper rescue breathing technique;

(5) The importance of contacting emergency medical services;

(6) The care of an individual after the administration of naloxone; and

(7) Any other topic required by the Department.

C The Department may approve multiple core curricula:

(a) For use in training specific populations;

(b) For delivery in specific settings; or

(c) Based on other relevant factors.

D Education and training may include any other relevant topic at the discretion of the authorized private or public entity conducting the education and training.

E A private or public entity authorized by the Department under this chapter may offer a training program online.

Md. Code Regs. 10.47.08.04

Regulations .04 amended effective 42:7 Md. R. 570, eff.4/13/2015; amended effective 43:18 Md. R. 1017, eff. 9/12/2016; amended effective 46:20 Md. R. 843, eff. 10/7/2019