Md. Code, Health Occ. § 14-5C-07

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 14-5C-07 - Powers and duties of Committee and Board
(a) In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:
(1) Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
(2) Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of polysomnography for adoption by the Board;
(3) Develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of polysomnography;
(4) Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a polysomnographic technologist, including:
(i) Criteria for the educational and clinical training of licensed polysomnographic technologists; and
(ii) Criteria for a professional competency examination and testing of applicants for a license to practice polysomnography;
(5) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for licensed polysomnographic technologists who are licensed in other states to practice in this State;
(6) Evaluate the accreditation status of education programs in polysomnography for approval by the Board;
(7) Evaluate the credentials of applicants and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice polysomnography;
(8) Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
(9) Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of polysomnography;
(10) Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for the direction of students in clinical education programs by licensed polysomnographic technologists and licensed physicians;
(11) Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(12) Submit an annual report to the Board.
(b) The Board shall:
(1) Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and
(2) Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.

Md. Code, HO § 14-5C-07

Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 401,Sec. 1, eff. 5/2/2013.