Section 1-801 - Definitions(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Applicant" means an individual who applies for licensure to practice as a health care professional.(c) "Board" means:(1) The State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists;(2) The State Board of Dental Examiners;(3) The State Board of Nursing;(4) The State Board of Examiners in Optometry;(5) The State Board of Pharmacy;(6) The State Board of Physicians;(7) The State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;(8) The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;(9) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and(10) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.(d) "Health care professional" means: (1) An individual licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists;(2) A dentist licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners;(3) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing;(4) An optometrist licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry;(5) A pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy;(6) A physician licensed by the State Board of Physicians;(7) A podiatrist licensed by the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;(8) An individual licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;(9) A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and(10) An associate social worker, a graduate social worker, a certified social worker, or a certified social worker-clinical licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 712,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by 2021 Md. Laws, Ch. 711,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2021.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 183,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.Added by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 437,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.