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2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-07 - Form and Manner of Practice

(a)    (1)    A licensee may only practice under the supervision of a licensed physician.
(2)    The failure of a licensed physician to properly supervise a licensee is unprofessional conduct in the practice of medicine under § 14–404(a)(3) of this title.
(b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the practice of a radiation therapist, radiographer, nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant is limited to those procedures, operations, preparations, and practices listed in regulation.
(2)    A radiologist assistant may not:
(i)    Interpret images;
(ii)    Make diagnoses; or
(iii)    Prescribe medications or therapies.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-08 - Licensing Requirements

(a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in this State.
(2)    A radiologist assistant may not:
(i)    Interpret images;
(ii)    Make diagnoses; or
(iii)    Prescribe medications or therapies.
(b)    This section does not apply to:
(1)    An individual employed by the federal government as a radiation therapist, radiographer, a nuclear medicine technologist, or radiologist assistant while the individual is practicing within the scope of that employment; or
(2)    A radiation therapy student, a radiography student, a nuclear medicine technology student, or a radiology assistant student enrolled in an education program which is accredited by an approved accrediting organization while practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance in that program.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-09 - Qualification for License

(a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the applicant shall:
(1)    Be of good moral character;
(2)    Be at least 18 years old;
(3)    Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board;
(4)    Meet any educational, training, or examination requirements established by the Board, including:
(i)    Graduation from an appropriate educational program as determined by the Board; and
(ii)    Certification; and
(5)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
(c)    To qualify for a license to practice as a radiologist assistant, an applicant shall:
(1)    Be issued a general license to perform radiography;
(2)    Complete an advanced academic program with a nationally recognized radiology curriculum that results in a baccalaureate degree, post baccalaureate certificate, or graduate degree and incorporates a radiologist–directed clinical preceptorship;
(3)    Be certified in advanced cardiac life support; and
(4)    Be certified as a radiologist assistant by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
(d)    Except for requirements adopted by the Board for license renewal under § 14–5B–12 of this subtitle, nothing in this subtitle may be construed to require an individual who is certified by the Board as a radiation oncology/therapy technologist, medical radiation technologist, or nuclear medicine technologist as of October 1, 2008, to meet additional education, training, or examination requirements.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-10 - Application for License

(a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;
(2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for that license.
(c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)    The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)    The nature of the crime;
(iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)    Subsequent work history;
(vi)    Employment and character references; and
(vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-11 - Authority Granted by License

(a)    Licensure as a radiation therapist authorizes an individual to practice radiation therapy while the license is effective.
(b)    Licensure as a radiographer authorizes an individual to practice radiography while the license is effective.
(c)    Licensure as a nuclear medicine technologist authorizes an individual to practice nuclear medicine technology while the license is effective.
(d)    Licensure as a radiologist assistant authorizes an individual to practice radiology assistance while the license is effective.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-12.1 - Notification of Change in Name or Address; Penalty

(a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.
(b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-13 - Surrender of License

Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensee may not surrender the license and the license may not lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-14.1 - Review

(a)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.
(2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending review.
(c)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies the order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-15.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

(a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.
(b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:
(1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5B–14 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;
(2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;
(3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows of the disciplinary action;
(4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5B–14(c) of this subtitle; and
(5)    The public address of the licensee.
(c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.
(d)    The Board:
(1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and
(2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.
(e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.
(f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-16 - Reinstatement

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel may reinstate a revoked license.
(b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:
(1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and
(2)    Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-17 - Unauthorized Practice Prohibited

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiation therapy in this State unless licensed to practice radiation therapy by the Board.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice nuclear medicine technology in this State unless licensed to practice nuclear medicine technology by the Board.
(c)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiography in this State unless licensed to practice radiography by the Board.
(d)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice radiology assistance in this State unless licensed to practice radiology assistance by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-18 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representation to Public

(a)    Unless authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance  in this State.
(b)    A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance care unless the radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance care is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-18.1 - Employment of Individuals Without License Prohibited

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance without a license.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, related institution, alternative health system, or employer may not employ an individual practicing radiation therapy, radiography, nuclear medicine technology, or radiology assistance without a license.
(c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 for employing an individual without a license under this section.
(d)    The Board shall remit any penalty collected under this section into the General Fund of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-19 - Penalties

(a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5B–17 through 14–5B–18.1 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(b)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5B–17 through 14–5B–18.1 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5B - Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Nuclear Medicine Technology, and Radiology Assistance › Section 14-5B-21 - Sunset Provision

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-02 - Practicing a Health Occupation Is Not Limited

This subtitle does not limit:
(1)    The right of an individual to practice a health occupation that the individual is authorized to practice under this article;
(2)    The right of a licensed home medical equipment provider to provide home medical equipment services as defined under Title 19, Subtitle 4A of the Health – General Article; or
(3)    The right of a licensed respiratory care practitioner to practice respiratory care within the scope of practice of the respiratory care practitioner’s license, including practicing respiratory care in a sleep laboratory.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-04 - Fees

(a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance of and renewal of licenses and other services it provides to polysomnographic technologists.
(2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to polysomnographic technologists, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for polysomnographic technologists under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller.
(2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.
(c)    The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-06 - Polysomnography Professional Standards Committee -- Membership

(a)    The Committee consists of seven members appointed by the Board as follows:
(1)    (i)    On or before September 30, 2009, three registered polysomnographic technologists; or
(ii)    On or after October 1, 2009, three licensed polysomnographic technologists;
(2)    Three physicians who are board certified in sleep medicine:
(i)    One of whom is a specialist in psychiatry or internal medicine;
(ii)    One of whom is a specialist in pulmonary medicine; and
(iii)    One of whom is a specialist in neurology; and
(3)    One consumer member.
(b)    The consumer member of the Committee:
(1)    Shall be a member of the general public;
(2)    May not be or ever have been:
(i)    A polysomnographic technologist;
(ii)    Any health care professional; or
(iii)    In training to be a polysomnographic technologist or other health care professional;
(3)    May not have a household member who is a health care professional or is in training to be a health care professional; and
(4)    May not:
(i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to polysomnography;
(ii)    Have a household member who participates in a commercial or professional field related to polysomnography;
(iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or
(iv)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to polysomnographic technologists or to the field of polysomnography.
(c)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2006.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
(d)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair once every 2 years.
(2)    The chair, or the chair’s designee, shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › 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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-08 - License Required; Exception

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on or after October 1, 2013, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice polysomnography in this State.
(b)    This section does not apply to a student enrolled in an education program under § 14–5C–09(c)(3) of this subtitle while practicing polysomnography in that program.
(c)    This section does not apply to a respiratory care practitioner who was licensed by the Board to practice respiratory care on or before December 31, 2012, and whose duties include practicing polysomnography.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-09 - Qualifications for License

(a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)    The applicant shall:
(1)    Be of good moral character;
(2)    Be at least 18 years old; and
(3)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
(c)    An applicant for a polysomnographic technologist license shall:
(1)    Have passed the national certifying examination given by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board;
(2)    Submit to the Board proof of certification as a registered polysomnographic technologist or other national certification approved by the Board;
(3)    (i)    1.    Have graduated from a polysomnographic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
2.    A.    Have graduated from a sleep technologist educational program that is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and
B.    Have completed a clinical component of an educational program as established by the Committee and approved by the Board;
(ii)    1.    Have graduated from a respiratory care educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
2.    Have completed the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s curriculum for a polysomnography certificate that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
(iii)    1.    Have graduated from an electroneuro–diagnostic educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
2.    Have completed additional units, modules, and courses of instruction focused on polysomnographic technology that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; and
(4)    Meet any other educational or clinical requirements established by the Committee and approved by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-10 - Waiver of Education Requirement

(a)    The Board shall waive the education requirement under § 14–5C–09(c)(3) of this subtitle if on or before September 30, 2013, an individual:
(1)    Has passed the national certifying examination by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists or another examination approved by the Board;
(2)    Is certified by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists as a registered polysomnographic technologist;
(3)    Has submitted an application for licensure to the Board; and
(4)    Meets all of the requirements under § 14–5C–09(b) and (c)(1) and (2) of this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    If an individual has not satisfied the requirements under subsection (a) of this section on or before September 30, 2013, the individual may petition the Board for an extension.
(2)    The Board shall determine whether to grant an extension under this subsection on a case–by–case basis.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-11 - Application for License

To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;
(2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-12 - Issuance of License

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall issue a license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle.
(b)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)    The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)    The nature of the crime;
(iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)    Subsequent work history;
(vi)    Employment and character references; and
(vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the licensee poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-13 - Authorization Under License

(a)    A license authorizes a polysomnographic technologist to practice polysomnography in this State while the license is effective.
(b)    A licensed polysomnographic technologist may practice polysomnography in:
(1)    A hospital sleep laboratory; or
(2)    A stand-alone sleep center.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-14.1 - Change of Name or Address

(a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.
(b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-16 - Surrender of a License

Unless a disciplinary panel agrees to accept the surrender of a license, a licensed polysomnographic technologist may not surrender the license nor may the license lapse by operation of law while the licensee is under investigation or while charges are pending against the licensee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-18.1 - Individual Licensee Profiles -- Internet Posting

(a)    Following the filing of charges or notice of initial denial of license application, the Board shall disclose the filing to the public on the Board’s Web site.
(b)    The Board shall create and maintain a public individual profile on each licensee that includes the following information:
(1)    A summary of charges filed against the licensee, including a copy of the charging document, until a disciplinary panel has taken action under § 14–5C–17 of this subtitle based on the charges or has rescinded the charges;
(2)    A description of any disciplinary action taken by the Board or a disciplinary panel against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period that includes a copy of the public order;
(3)    A description in summary form of any final disciplinary action taken by a licensing board in any other state or jurisdiction against the licensee within the most recent 10–year period if the Board knows of the disciplinary action;
(4)    A description of a conviction or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by the licensee for a crime involving moral turpitude that is the basis for disciplinary action taken under § 14–5C–17(c) of this subtitle; and
(5)    The public address of the licensee.
(c)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (b) of this section, the Board shall include on each licensee’s profile a statement of information to be taken into consideration by a consumer when viewing a licensee’s profile, including a disclaimer stating that a charging document does not indicate a final finding of guilt by a disciplinary panel.
(d)    The Board:
(1)    On receipt of a written request for a licensee’s profile from any person, shall forward a written copy of the profile to the person; and
(2)    Shall maintain a Web site that serves as a single point of entry where all licensee profile information is available to the public on the Internet.
(e)    The Board shall provide a mechanism for the notification and prompt correction of any factual inaccuracies in a licensee’s profile.
(f)    The Board shall include information relating to charges filed against a licensee by a disciplinary panel and any final disciplinary action taken by a disciplinary panel against a licensee in the licensee’s profile within 10 days after the charges are filed or the action becomes final.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-19 - Reinstatement

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel, on the affirmative vote of a majority of its full authorized membership, may reinstate a revoked license.
(b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:
(1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and
(2)    Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-21 - Unauthorized Practice -- Representations

(a)    Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, a person may not represent to the public by title, by description of services, methods, or procedures, or otherwise, that the person is authorized to practice polysomnography in this State.
(b)    Unless authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle, a person may not use the abbreviation “P.S.G.” or any other words, letters, or symbols with the intent to represent that the person practices polysomnography.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-22 - Attempt or Offer to Provide Services Prohibited

A person may not provide, attempt to provide, offer to provide, or represent that the person provides polysomnography unless the polysomnography is provided by an individual who is authorized to practice polysomnography under this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-22.1 - License Required for Employment of Polysomnography Practitioner

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing polysomnography without a license.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, a related institution, an alternative health system, or an employer may not employ an individual practicing polysomnography without a license.
(c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 for a violation of this section.
(d)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this subsection into the General Fund of the State.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-23 - Penalties

(a)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5C–20 through 14–5C–22.1 of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or both.
(b)    A person who violates any provision of §§ 14–5C–20 through 14–5C–22.1 of this subtitle is subject to a civil fine of not more than $5,000 to be levied by a disciplinary panel.
(c)    The Board shall pay any penalty collected under this section into the Board of Physicians Fund.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists › Section 14-5C-25 - Termination of Subtitle

Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act and subject to the termination of this title under § 14–702 of this title, this subtitle and all regulations adopted under this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-03 - Fees

(a)    (1)    The Board shall set reasonable fees for the issuance and renewal of licenses and the other services it provides to athletic trainers.
(2)    The fees charged shall be set so as to produce funds to approximate the cost of maintaining the licensure program and the other services provided to athletic trainers, including the cost of providing a rehabilitation program for athletic trainers under § 14–401.1(g) of this title.
(b)    (1)    The Board shall pay all fees collected under the provisions of this subtitle to the Comptroller.
(2)    The Comptroller shall distribute all fees to the Board.
(c)    The fees shall be used to cover the actual documented direct and indirect costs of fulfilling the statutory and regulatory duties of the Board as provided by the provisions of this subtitle.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-05 - Composition

(a)    The Committee consists of 11 members appointed by the Board as follows:
(1)    Three licensed athletic trainers who:
(i)    Are certified by a national certifying board; and
(ii)    Have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience;
(2)    Three licensed physicians:
(i)    At least one of whom is a specialist in orthopedic or sports medicine; and
(ii)    Two of whom previously or currently have partnered with or directed an athletic trainer;
(3)    One member who is:
(i)    A licensed chiropractor who has sports medicine experience;
(ii)    A licensed physical therapist; or
(iii)    A licensed occupational therapist; and
(4)    Two consumer members.
(b)    (1)    The athletic trainer members may be appointed by the Board from a list of qualified individuals submitted to the Board by the Maryland Athletic Trainers Association, Inc.
(2)    The Board may request an additional list of nominees for each vacancy.
(c)    The consumer member of the Committee:
(1)    Shall be a member of the general public;
(2)    May not be or ever have been:
(i)    An athletic trainer;
(ii)    A health care professional; or
(iii)    In training to be an athletic trainer or other health professional; and
(3)    May not:
(i)    Participate or ever have participated in a commercial or professional field related to athletic training;
(ii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in a person regulated by the Board; or
(iii)    Have had within 2 years before appointment a financial interest in the provision of goods or services to athletic trainers or to the field of athletic training.
(d)    (1)    The term of a member is 3 years.
(2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Committee on October 1, 2009.
(3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed.
(4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed.
(e)    (1)    From among its members, the Committee shall elect a chair every 2 years.
(2)    The chair shall serve in an advisory capacity to the Board as a representative of the Committee.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-06 - 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 this subtitle;
(2)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
(3)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of athletic training;
(4)    Develop and recommend to the Board an evaluation and treatment protocol for use by an athletic trainer and the physician with whom the athletic trainer practices;
(5)    Recommend to the Board approval, modification, or disapproval of individual evaluation and treatment protocols;
(6)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and
(7)    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.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-07 - License Required; Exception

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, an individual shall be licensed by the Board before the individual may practice athletic training in the State.
(b)    This section does not apply to:
(1)    An individual employed by the federal government as an athletic trainer while the individual is practicing within the scope of that employment;
(2)    An individual employed by or under contract with an entity located in another state who represents that entity:
(i)    At an athletic event in the State;
(ii)    For a period of time not to exceed 45 days within a calendar year; and
(iii)    By providing athletic training services to individuals representing the entity at the event; or
(3)    A student enrolled in an education program that meets the criteria of § 14–5D–08(c)(2) of this subtitle while engaged in an unpaid, clinical educational experience of athletic training.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-08 - Qualifications

(a)    To qualify for a license, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b)    The applicant shall:
(1)    Be of good moral character;
(2)    Be at least 18 years old; and
(3)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.
(c)    The applicant shall:
(1)    Have a current certification by a national certifying board approved by the Board;
(2)    Have received a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an athletic training educational program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education or its successor;
(3)    Demonstrate oral and written competency in English as required by the Board; and
(4)    Meet any other requirements established by the Board.
(d)    The Board shall waive the education requirements under this section if an individual was certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Board of Certification, Inc., on or before October 1, 2012, and is currently in good standing.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-09 - Application and Issuance of License

(a)    To apply for a license, an applicant shall:
(1)    Complete a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title;
(2)    Submit an application to the Board on the form that the Board requires; and
(3)    Pay to the Board the application fee set by the Board.
(b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Board shall issue the appropriate license to an applicant who meets the requirements of this subtitle for that license.
(c)    (1)    On receipt of the criminal history record information of an applicant for licensure forwarded to the Board in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title, in determining whether to issue a license, the Board shall consider:
(i)    The age at which the crime was committed;
(ii)    The nature of the crime;
(iii)    The circumstances surrounding the crime;
(iv)    The length of time that has passed since the crime;
(v)    Subsequent work history;
(vi)    Employment and character references; and
(vii)    Other evidence that demonstrates whether the applicant poses a threat to the public health or safety.
(2)    The Board may not issue a license if the criminal history record information required under § 14–308.1 of this title has not been received.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-10 - Authority Granted by License

(a)    An athletic trainer license authorizes the licensee to practice athletic training services while the license is effective.
(b)    A licensed athletic trainer shall practice athletic training in accordance with the evaluation and treatment protocol between the athletic trainer and a licensed physician.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-11.1 - Employment of Athletic Trainer Without License or Approved Evaluation and Treatment Protocol Prohibited

(a)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a licensed physician may not employ or supervise an individual practicing athletic training without a license or without an approved evaluation and treatment protocol.
(b)    Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a hospital, an institution, an alternative health system, or any other employer may not employ an individual practicing athletic training without a license or without an approved evaluation and treatment protocol.
(c)    A disciplinary panel may impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 on a person who employs or supervises an individual without a license or without an approved evaluation and treatment protocol.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-11.2 - Notification to Board of Termination of Trainer

(a)    A physician or an employer shall notify the Board within 10 days of the termination of an athletic trainer for reasons that would be grounds for discipline under this subtitle.
(b)    A supervising physician and an athletic trainer shall notify the Board within 10 days of the termination of the relationship under an evaluation and treatment protocol.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-11.3 - Assumption of Duties Under Evaluation and Treatment Protocols; Disapproval

(a)    (1)    An athletic trainer may assume the duties under an evaluation and treatment protocol on the date that the Board acknowledges receipt of the completed evaluation and treatment protocol appropriate to the scope of practice if the protocol is given preliminary approval by Board staff and:
(i)    The evaluation and treatment protocol does not include specialized tasks; or
(ii)    The evaluation and treatment protocol includes specialized tasks that the Board previously has approved under § 14–5D–11 of this subtitle.
(2)    If an evaluation and treatment protocol includes specialized tasks that have not been previously approved by the Board under § 14–5D–11 of this subtitle, an athletic trainer may only perform the specialized task after receiving written approval from the Board.
(b)    The Board may disapprove an evaluation and treatment protocol or a specialized task included in the evaluation and treatment protocol if the Board determines that:
(1)    The evaluation and treatment protocol does not meet the requirements of § 14–5D–11(c) of this subtitle;
(2)    The athletic trainer is unable to perform the specialized task safely; or
(3)    The specialized task is outside the practice scope of an athletic trainer.
(c)    If the Board disapproves an evaluation and treatment protocol or a specialized task included in an evaluation and treatment protocol, the Board shall send to the primary supervising physician and the athletic trainer written notice of the disapproval.
(d)    An athletic trainer who receives notice of a disapproval under subsection (c) of this section shall immediately cease practicing under the evaluation and treatment protocol or performing the specialized task.
(e)    An individual member of the Board is not civilly liable for any act or omission relating to the approval, modification, or disapproval of an evaluation and treatment protocol.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-12.1 - Notification to Board of Change of Address

(a)    A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change in name or address within 60 days after the change.
(b)    A licensee who fails to comply with subsection (a) of this section is subject to an administrative penalty of $100.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-15 - Hearing; Appeal

(a)    (1)    Except as otherwise provided in § 10–226 of the State Government Article, before the Board or a disciplinary panel takes any action under § 14–5D–14 of this subtitle, the Board or the disciplinary panel shall give the individual against whom the action is contemplated an opportunity for a hearing before a hearing officer.
(2)    The hearing officer shall give notice and hold the hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article.
(3)    The Board or a disciplinary panel may administer oaths in connection with any proceedings under this section.
(b)    (1)    Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the Board or a disciplinary panel under this subtitle may take a direct judicial appeal.
(2)    The appeal shall be made as provided for judicial review of final decisions in the Administrative Procedure Act.
(c)    An order of the Board or a disciplinary panel may not be stayed pending review.
(d)    The Board may appeal from any decision that reverses or modifies an order of the Board or a disciplinary panel.
2023 Maryland Statutes › Health Occupations › Title 14 - Physicians › Subtitle 5D - Athletic Trainers › Section 14-5D-16 - Reinstatement of License

(a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, on the application of an individual whose license has been revoked, a disciplinary panel may reinstate a revoked license.
(b)    A disciplinary panel may not reinstate a revoked license that has been revoked for a period of more than 1 year unless the licensee:
(1)    Meets the requirements for reinstatement as established under this title; and
(2)    Completes a criminal history records check in accordance with § 14–308.1 of this title.