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Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.03 - Certified Medicine Aides › Section 10.39.03.02 - Certification and Qualification

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A.
				  An applicant for certification as a CMA shall provide evidence satisfactory to
				  the Board of meeting the following requirements:
(1) Current certification by the Board as an
				  active CNA in good standing;
(2)
				  Current employment and work experience as required by the Board in a setting
				  acceptable to the Board, including:
(a)
				  Current employment and 2 years of full-time experience as a CNA in a facility
				  licensed under 42 CFR Part 483 et seq.; or
(b) Current employment and 1 year of
				  full-time experience as a GNA in a facility licensed in Maryland under COMAR
				  10.07.02; and
(3)
				  Successful completion as evidenced by a certificate of completion from a
				  Board-approved CMA training program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.03 - Certified Medicine Aides › Section 10.39.03.03 - Medicine Aide Course Requirements

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A. Medicine Aide Course Curriculum. The Board
				  shall approve a CMA program that:
(1)
				  Requires a candidate for admission to the program have current employment and
				  work experience as set forth in Regulation .02A(2) of this chapter;
(2) Requires before admission that a
				  candidate have a positive recommendation from the director of nursing in the
				  facility where the candidate is employed;
(3) Is at least 60 hours in length with a
				  minimum of 30 clock hours devoted to theoretical instruction and a minimum of
				  30 clock hours of supervised clinical training experience in a facility
				  licensed under COMAR 10.07.02;
(4)
				  Includes instruction in both theory and clinical regarding all approved routes
				  of medication administration and the scope of responsibility of the CMA;
				  and
(5) Includes each of the
				  following subjects:
(a) Responsibilities and
				  limitations of the CMA;
(b) Drug
				  standards, references, and resources;
(c) Legislation concerning drug
				  utilization;
(d) Characteristics of
				  the elderly client or client with multiple handicaps;
(e) Sources and purposes of drugs;
(f) Dosage forms and methods of
				  administration;
(g) Drug
				  life;
(h) The medication
				  order;
(i) The pharmacy
				  label;
(j) The administration of
				  nonparenteral medications;
(k)
				  Procedures and techniques for administering drugs;
(l) Drug classification, related health
				  problems, and patient care responsibilities;
(m) Drug solutions and measurements;
				  and
(n) Monitoring side effects of
				  drugs and drug interactions.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.03 - Certified Medicine Aides › Section 10.39.03.04 - Scope of Responsibility

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A. The
				  CMA may be delegated medication administration by the RN or LPN under the
				  following conditions:
(1) The licensed
				  nursing supervision requirements in Regulation .05 of this chapter have been
				  met;
(2) The CMA is assigned to
				  administer medication;
(3) There is
				  a written medication order;
(4) The
				  CMA is physically present on a continuing basis in the unit of care to
				  accomplish the following as instructed and directed by the RN or LPN:
(a) Monitor the therapeutic effects of the
				  medication;
(b) Observe and report
				  untoward effects of the medication;
(c) Report observed changes in client
				  behavior and clinical status; and
(d) Withhold administration of the medication
				  if necessary.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.03 - Certified Medicine Aides › Section 10.39.03.05 - Supervision

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The CMA may administer medications when:
A. In a setting licensed under COMAR
				  10.07.02, the licensed nurse is physically present and immediately available on
				  the unit of care in which the client resides to provide direct supervision of
				  any client who receives medication administered by the CMA; and
B. In a setting licensed under 42 CFR Part
				  483 et seq., the licensed nurse is on-site and physically available to the CMA
				  and the CMA administers medications only to clients whose clinical status is:
(1) Chronic;
(2) Stable;
(3) Uncomplicated; and
(4) Permitting placement in the
				  community.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.03 - Certified Medicine Aides › Section 10.39.03.06 - Unlawful Delegation

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The RN or LPN may not delegate the following duties to the
					 CMA:
A. Transcription of original
				  physician orders to medication and treatment administration records, charts, or
				  Kardexes;
B. Charge level
				  responsibilities, including receiving instructions for or being assigned to
				  such responsibilities;
C.
				  Administration of medication to clients whose clinical status is acutely
				  unstable, complex, or medically fragile in a setting licensed under 42 CFR Part
				  483 et seq.;
D. Administration of
				  medication by way of the following routes:
(1)
				  Injection;
(2) Intravenous route;
				  and
(3) By way of a tube inserted
				  in a cavity of the body, including nasogastric or gastrostomy tube
				  feeding;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.01 - Exclusions

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This chapter does not apply to an individual who is:
A. Practicing a health occupation, other than
				  as medication technician, that the individual is authorized to perform under
				  Health Occupations Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;
B. A student enrolled in an approved nursing
				  education program while practicing registered nursing or licensed practical
				  nursing in that program;
C.
				  Providing gratuitous care of friends or family members;
D. Performing medication technician tasks
				  while a student practicing under the direct supervision of qualified faculty in
				  a Board-approved medication technician training program; or
E. Working as a school principal or school
				  secretary, does not administer medication as a routine part of the position,
				  and, after completing training by the school's delegating nurse, administers
				  medication due to the absence of the nurse or medication technician.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the Maryland Board of
				  Nursing.
(2) "Certificate" means a
				  certificate issued by the Board to practice as a certified medication
				  technician in this State.
(3)
				  Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
(a)
				  "Certified nursing assistant (CNA)" means an individual, regardless of title,
				  who:
(i) Routinely performs delegated nursing
				  tasks which were delegated by a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practice
				  nurse (LPN) for compensation; and
(ii) Is certified under COMAR
				  10.39.01.
(b) "Certified
				  nursing assistant (CNA)" does not include:
(i) A medication technician; or
(ii) An individual who merely provides
				  assistance with activities of daily living unless the client's needs are such
				  that adverse health consequences are predictable.
(4) "Clinical refresher course"
				  means a course of study approved by the Board to maintain the medication
				  technician's knowledge and skill to administer medication.
(5) "Licensed practical nurse (LPN)" means an
				  individual who:
(a) Is licensed by the Board
				  to practice licensed practical nursing; or
(b) Has a multistate licensure privilege to
				  practice licensed practical nursing.
(6) "Medication technician (MT)" means an
				  individual who:
(a) Has successfully
				  completed a Board-approved MT training program;
(b) Meets any other qualifications set by the
				  Board; and
(c) Is certified by the
				  Board as a MT.
(7)
				  "Medication technician training program" means a course of training approved by
				  the Board that meets the basic MT core curriculum and content training specific
				  to the setting in which the MT will work.
(8) "Multistate licensure privilege" has the
				  meaning set forth in COMAR
				  10.27.01.01B.
(9) "Registered nurse (RN)" means an individual who:
(a) Is licensed by the Board to practice
				  registered nursing; or
(b) Has a
				  multistate licensure privilege to practice registered nursing.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.03 - Fees

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A. Fees are as
				  follows:
(1) Initial certification fee . . .
				  $20;
(2) Renewal fee . . .
				  $30;
(3) Returned check fee . . .
				  $25; and
(4) Duplicate
				  certification fee . . . $10.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.04 - Qualifications for Applicants for Certification

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A. An applicant for MT certification shall:
(1) Be 18 years old or older; and
(2) Submit to the Board:
(a) An application to the Board on the form
				  required by the Board and signed by the RN that taught the applicant's
				  medication technician training program; and
(b) The required fee; and
(3) Be of good moral character.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.05 - Renewal of Certification

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A. The
				  Board shall renew the certificate of each certificate holder who meets the
				  requirements of this chapter.
B.
				  The certificate holder shall renew the certificate every 2 years by birth
				  month.
C. At least 3 months before
				  a certificate expires, the Board shall send the certificate holder a renewal
				  notice by:
(1) First-class mail to the last
				  known address of the certificate holder; or
(2) Electronic means to the last known
				  electronic address of the certificate holder.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.06 - Approved Training Program

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A. A
				  Board-approved MT training program shall meet the requirements stated in this
				  regulation and in Regulation .09 of this chapter.
B. The MT training program:
(1) Shall utilize the Board-approved uniform
				  curriculum, including the math and English proficiency examinations, to teach
				  the MT training program;
(2) Shall
				  contain 20 hours of curriculum content, including 4 hours of content addressing
				  common disease processes and high-risk medications specific to the client
				  population of the practice setting in which the enrolled student will practice
				  upon certification;
(3) May not
				  have classes exceeding 6 classroom clock hours at one time;
(4) Shall have at least one instructor per 15
				  students; and
(5) Shall submit
				  verification of the applicant's successful completion of the MT course on a
				  form required by the Board within 5 business days.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.07 - Change in Name or Address

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A.
				  Each certificate holder shall notify the Board in writing of any change in name
				  or address within 30 days of the change.
B. The Board may impose a fine of $25 for
				  failure to notify the Board of a change in name or address.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.08 - Expiration of Certificate

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A. The
				  certificate expires every 2 years on the 28th day of the certificate holder's
				  birth month.
B. The Board may
				  impose a civil fine, not to exceed $50, on a medication technician who:
(1) Fails to renew a certificate within 30
				  days after the expiration date; and
(2) Practices as an MT during the period of
				  expiration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.09 - Nursing Functions

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A.
				  Administration of medication is a licensed nursing function. As such, the nurse
				  retains full responsibility when delegating this nursing function.
B. In community-based practice settings, the
				  MT:
(1) May perform delegated medication
				  administration functions as set forth in COMAR
				  10.27.11.05G(3)
				  and 10.07.14; and
(2) Shall be
				  supervised by the RN as specified in COMAR 10.27.09, 10.27.11, and
				  10.07.14.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.04 - Medication Technicians › Section 10.39.04.10 - Prohibited Acts

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A. The MT may
				  not:
(1) Calculate any medication
				  dose;
(2) Administer medications
				  by:
(a) Injection, except as specified in
				  Regulation .09C(4) of this chapter;
(b) Way of a tube inserted in a cavity of the
				  body, except as specified in Regulation .09C(2) of this chapter; or
(c) Intravenous route;
(3) Transcribe verbal orders;
(4) Fill medication assistive devices such as
				  mediplanners or time-dose medication containers with medication;
(5) Package or repackage medications that are
				  prescribed, ordered, over-the-counter, or herbal;
(6) Perform certified nursing assistant
				  duties unless certified as a nursing assistant by the Board or otherwise
				  authorized by Health Occupations Article, Title 8, Annotated Code of
				  Maryland;
(7) Provide medication
				  administration teaching; or
(8)
				  Delegate medication administration.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.05 - Standards of Practice for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) › Section 10.39.05.01 - Exclusions

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This chapter is not applicable to and does not restrict or
					 limit:
A. Other health care
				  practitioners who are authorized to perform these duties under their respective
				  acts;
B. The provision of
				  gratuitous care by self, family, or friends;
C. A nurse from delegating a nursing task to
				  an unlicensed individual if acceptance of delegated nursing tasks does not
				  become a routine part of the unlicensed individual's job duties; or
D. A cognitively capable adult from employing
				  an unlicensed caregiver in the adult's home to assist the adult in treatments
				  of a routine nature and in self-administration of medication.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.05 - Standards of Practice for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) › Section 10.39.05.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Assessment" means a comprehensive,
				  dynamic process by which the registered nurse collects and analyzes data
				  through interaction with:
(a) The
				  client;
(b) The family;
(c) Significant others; and
(d) Other health care providers.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.05 - Standards of Practice for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) › Section 10.39.05.03 - Scope of Practice

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A.
				  Responsibility.
(1) A CNA:
(a) Works under the delegated authority from
				  a nurse to perform a nursing function;
(b) Assists the nurse in collecting data for
				  a nursing assessment; and
(c) Is
				  under the supervision of a nurse.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.07 - Certified Nursing Assistants/Certified Medication Technicians (CNA/CMT) - Code of Ethics › Section 10.39.07.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) Abandonment.
(a) "Abandonment" means:
(i) Termination by a certificate holder of a
				  client assignment that was accepted by the certificate holder, without
				  reasonable notification to the immediate supervisor to allow for the
				  continuation of the client's care;
(ii) Refusal by a certificate holder of an
				  assignment, mandatory overtime, or both in the event of a natural disaster or a
				  federal, State, county, or city declaration of an emergency; or
(iii) Failure of a certificate holder to
				  report for assigned duty or leaving a client unattended at the end of the
				  assigned shift if the certificate holder is the sole provider of care for a
				  private duty or hospice assignment and does not provide prior notification to
				  the nursing supervisor, the cognitively capable adult client, or the client's
				  designated representative.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.07 - Certified Nursing Assistants/Certified Medication Technicians (CNA/CMT) - Code of Ethics › Section 10.39.07.02 - Ethical Responsibilities

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A.
				  A certificate holder shall:
(1) Respect the
				  human dignity and uniqueness of a client and provide services unrestricted by
				  consideration of social or economic status, religious affiliation, personal
				  attributes, or the nature of health problems;
(2) Safeguard a client's right to privacy by
				  maintaining confidentiality of information;
(3) Promptly report a breach of
				  confidentiality or privacy;
(4) Act
				  to safeguard a client and the public if health care and safety are affected by
				  the incompetent, unethical, or illegal practice of any individual;
(5) Assume responsibility and accountability
				  for the individual certificate holder's judgments and actions;
(6) Maintain practice competence;
(7) Inform the Board of unethical conduct by
				  another certificate holder;
(8)
				  Demonstrate honesty and integrity in the performance of tasks, functions, and
				  activities; and
(9) Perform nursing
				  tasks, functions, and activities based on a certificate holder's education and
				  training, and at the direction of the supervising nurse.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 39 - BOARD OF NURSING - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS › Chapter 10.39.07 - Certified Nursing Assistants/Certified Medication Technicians (CNA/CMT) - Code of Ethics › Section 10.39.07.03 - Penalties

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Violation of this chapter may result in the Board taking
					 disciplinary action against a certificate holder pursuant to Health Occupations
					 Article, § 8-6 A-10, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.01 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the Maryland State Board of
				  Podiatric Medical Examiners.
(2)
				  "Maryland Board Examination" means the test administered by the Maryland State
				  Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
(3) "Maryland Licensing Examination" means
				  the test the Maryland State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners administers to
				  applicants for licensure.
(4)
				  "National Board Examination" means the American Podiatric Medical Licensure
				  Examinations administered by the National Board of Podiatric Medical
				  Examiners.
(5) "Practiced podiatry
				  actively" means for the immediately preceding 5 years has been actively engaged
				  in the practice of podiatric medicine for at least 400 hours on average per
				  year.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.02 - Examinations

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A. Only graduates
				  of podiatric medical colleges which at the time of the applicant's graduation
				  had standards equivalent to the standards for colleges approved by the Council
				  on Education of the American Podiatric Medical Association are eligible for
				  examination.
B. The Board requires
				  the following examinations for licensure:
(1)
				  The National Board Examinations, parts I, II, and III;
(2) The Maryland Board Examination.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.03 - Applications

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A. Applications
				  should be filed not later than 30 days before the date of the
				  examination.
B. Application fees
				  are not refundable or transferrable.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.04 - Location of Exams

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A. Board
				  examinations may be given in any locality in the State as determined by the
				  Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners.
B. The applicant will be notified of the
				  location of the examination when his application is approved.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.05 - Post-Graduate Clinical Training

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A.
				  Except as otherwise provided in this regulation, an applicant who submits an
				  application for a license after January 1, 1990 shall demonstrate satisfactory
				  completion of 2 years in a postgraduate medical education program in podiatric
				  medicine and surgery approved by the Council on Education of the American
				  Podiatric Medical Association, or its successor, and approved by the Board, in
				  order to be eligible for the examination.
B. This regulation does not apply to
				  applicants who apply for a limited license.
C. The Board may waive the requirement of
				  this regulation at the request of an applicant who has practiced podiatry
				  actively in another state for at least 5 years immediately before applying for
				  a license in Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.01 - Examination and Post-Graduate Training › Section 10.40.01.06 - Speech Impairment

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A. An
				  applicant who claims a speech impairment shall submit a written request to the
				  Board:
(1) With the applicant's initial
				  licensure application; or
(2)
				  Within 1 year of development of the impairment.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.01 - Scope

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These regulations govern all podiatrists licensed to
					 practice in the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the Board of Podiatric
				  Medical Examiners.
(2) "Credit
				  hour" means 1 program hour.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.03 - Initial Licensing and License Renewal

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A. Initial
				  Licensing.
(1) To qualify for licensure, an
				  applicant shall:
(a) Meet all of the
				  requirements as identified in Health Occupations Article, §§
												16-302 - 16 -305,
				  Annotated Code of Maryland, including submit to a State and national criminal
				  history records check in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §16 -
				  302.1, Annotated Code of Maryland; and
(b) Except as provided in §A(2) of this
				  regulation, at the time of application, possess a current cardiopulmonary
				  resuscitation (CPR) certification that was attained through completion of a
				  Board-approved cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course that includes a
				  hands-on practical component.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.04 - Accreditation

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A. Accreditation by
				  the Board of continuing education programming will be based solely upon the
				  content of the programs. These programs shall be directed toward improvement,
				  advancement, and extension of professional skill and knowledge relating to the
				  practice of podiatry.
B. Upon
				  review of program content by the Board, credit shall be approved for the
				  following:
(1) Continuing education programs
				  given by a college of podiatric medicine approved by the Council on Education
				  of the American Podiatric Medical Association;
(2) Lectures and scheduled courses at
				  national and regional meetings of the American Podiatric Medical
				  Association;
(3) Continuing
				  education programs given or arranged by the Education Committee of the Maryland
				  Podiatric Medical Association.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.05 - Substantiation of Credits

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A. It is
				  the responsibility of each podiatrist to keep accurate records of attendance at
				  approved continuing education programs and to substantiate those records for
				  the current licensing period upon request. Each podiatrist shall maintain
				  records of attendance for a 5-year period.
B. The Board may at any time request that
				  within 10 working days a podiatrist substantiate the credits earned by
				  providing satisfactory proof of completion of approved continuing education
				  programs.
C. The licensee shall
				  show satisfactory proof of completion of approved continuing education
				  programs.
D. The Board shall
				  disallow the requested credits in question, if the licensee is unable to
				  substantiate the required credit hours. The Board may not renew a license if
				  the required continuing education criteria are not met as specified in
				  §§B-C of this regulation. Violation of this regulation may result in
				  revocation or suspension of license or the imposition of other appropriate
				  sanctions.
E. Willful submission of
				  fraudulent information to the Board constitutes a violation of these
				  regulations and may result in revocation or suspension of license or the
				  imposition of other appropriate sanctions.
F. The Board may verify any information
				  received regarding content, certification, and completion of a continuing
				  education program.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.06 - Change of Credit Requirement

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The Board, by majority vote, may vary the number of
					 required credit hours, but except as set forth in Regulation .03E of this
					 chapter, these may not exceed 50 hours every 2 years. The Board shall notify
					 each podiatrist of the change at the time of renewal, which is effective in the
					 year following that renewal, and remains in effect until further
					 notice.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.07 - Reinstatement

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A. This regulation
				  applies to any practitioner who:
(1) Has been
				  on inactive status; or
(2) Applies
				  to the Board for reinstatement of the license and has failed to renew the
				  license for one licensing cycle or a 2-year period, whichever is
				  longer.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.02 - Licensing and Continuing Education Requirements › Section 10.40.02.08 - Severability

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If any provision of these regulations or its application to
					 any person or circumstances is held invalid, this invalidity may not affect
					 other provisions or applications of the regulation which can be given effect
					 without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions
					 of this regulation are declared severable.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.03 - Collection of Fees › Section 10.40.03.01 - Scope

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These regulations govern all persons licensed as
					 podiatrists in the State.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.03 - Collection of Fees › Section 10.40.03.02 - Fees

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The following fees are established by the Board:
A. License fees:
(1) Application fee . . . $50;
(1-1) Eligibility verification for PM Lexis examination . .
					 . $50;
(1-2) Original license fee:
(a) January issue . . . $1,050;
(b) July issue . . . $850;
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.03 - Collection of Fees › Section 10.40.03.03 - Change of Fees

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Fees are subject to change by action of the Board of
					 Podiatric Medical Examiners. All licensees and applicants will be notified of
					 the change.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.04 - Code of Ethics › Section 10.40.04.01 - Scope

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This chapter applies to licensed podiatrists in
					 Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.04 - Code of Ethics › Section 10.40.04.02 - Sexual Misconduct

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A. A
				  podiatrist may not engage in sexual misconduct.
B. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not
				  limited to:
(1) Sexual behavior with a
				  patient in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or
				  other service to the patient, regardless of the setting in which the
				  professional service is provided;
(2) Sexual behavior with a patient on the
				  pretense of therapeutic intent of benefit;
(3) Sexual acts, sexual conduct, vaginal
				  intercourse, or any genital contact, as defined in Criminal Law Article §
											3-301(e)
				  -(g), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(4) Solicitation of a sexual relationship,
				  whether consensual or nonconsensual, with a patient;
(5) Sexual advances requesting sexual
				  favors;
(6) Therapeutically
				  inappropriate or intentional touching of a sexual nature;
(7) A verbal comment of a sexual
				  nature;
(8) Physical contact of a
				  sexual nature with a patient;
(9)
				  Discussion of unnecessary sexual matters while treating a patient;
(10) The taking of photographs of patients
				  for a sexual purpose;
(11) Sexual
				  harassment of staff or students;
(12) An unnecessary sensual act or comment;
				  or
(13) Sexual contact with an
				  incompetent or unconscious patient.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.04 - Code of Ethics › Section 10.40.04.03 - Penalties

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Violation of Regulation .02 of this chapter may result in
					 the Board taking action to reprimand a licensee or place the licensee on
					 probation, or suspend or revoke the licensee's license. The Board may also
					 impose a penalty not exceeding $50,000.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.01 - Scope

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This chapter governs procedures for disciplinary matters
					 and hearings before the State Board of Podiatric Medical
					 Examiners.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.03 - Confidentiality of Proceedings

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A.
				  Except as otherwise provided by law, the proceedings of the Board are
				  confidential The parties may not waive the confidentiality provided by this
				  regulation.
B. The Office of
				  Administrative Hearings' proceedings involving the adjudication of a
				  Board-contested case and the administrative law judge's recommended decision
				  are confidential The respondent may not waive the confidentiality of the
				  proceedings or of the patients whose medical records or care are refected in
				  the record of the proceedings.
C.
				  To the extent possible, even after a final order is entered into by the Board
				  the parties shall refrain from revealing legal documents, oral statements, or
				  information that would reveal the identity of any patients referred to in the
				  Board's order
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.04 - Representation by Counsel

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A. A
				  respondent may be represented by counsel at any stage of a formal disciplinary
				  action.
B. If a hearing is held on
				  a matter, the respondent shall be represented:
(1) In proper person; or
(2) By an attorney who has been:
(a) Admitted to the Maryland Bar;
				  or
(b) Specially admitted to
				  practice law under Maryland Rules, Rules Governing Admission to the Bar of
				  Maryland, Rule 14, Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.05 - Proceedings under Health Occupations Article, Section 16-311, Annotated Code of Maryland.

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A.
				  Investigation of Complaints.
(1) The Board
				  may:
(a) Make a preliminary review of each
				  complaint; and
(b) Recommend that
				  cases involving complaints over which the Board lacks jurisdiction be
				  closed.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.06 - Sanctions, Hearings, and Final Order

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A. Surrender of License.
(1) The Board may require conditions for
				  surrender of a license, including:
(a) An
				  admission of a violation of the Maryland Podiatry Act;
(b) An admission of facts;
(c) A statement of the circumstances under
				  which the surrender was offered or accepted;
(d) Restrictions on future
				  licensure;
(e) Conditions for
				  reinstatement of the license; or
(f) An agreement that the respondent may not
				  apply for reinstatement of the license.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.07 - Probation and Violation of Probation Proceedings

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A. If the Board imposes a period of probation
				  as a sanction, the Board may impose conditions of probation which the Board
				  considers appropriate, including but not limited to:
(1) Reeducation or completion of approved
				  courses;
(2) Payment of a
				  fine;
(3) Providing free podiatry
				  services in a Board-approved program;
(4) Practicing under supervision;
(5) Monitoring by the Board or by an
				  individual or entity approved by the Board, with periodic reporting to the
				  Board;
(6) Periodic review of a
				  licensee's clinical practices or billing;
(7) Periodic audits of a licensee's billing
				  practices;
(8) An examination by a
				  physician or other appropriate health care provider;
(9) Limitation of the licensee's
				  practice;
(10) Obtaining a passing
				  score on an appropriate examination; or
(11) Any other condition the Board considers
				  appropriate for the rehabilitation or retraining of a licensee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.08 - Post-Disciplinary Reinstatement of a License

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A. Reinstatement.
(1) A licensee shall petition the Board for a
				  termination of a suspension of a license or a reinstatement after revocation or
				  surrender of a license.
(2) A
				  licensee that petitions the Board for reinstatement under the terms and
				  conditions for reinstatement set out in a final order, letter of surrender, or
				  other order of the Board, shall apply for reinstatement only under those terms
				  and conditions.
(3) A licensee
				  whose license has been revoked or surrendered for 5 or more years before filing
				  a petition for reinstatement is ineligible for reinstatement but may apply for
				  initial licensure.
(4) In addition
				  to complying with any conditions for reinstatement ordered by the Board, an
				  applicant for reinstatement shall:
(a) File
				  an application for reinstatement with the Board; and
(b) Meet the requirements for
				  reinstatement.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.09 - Judicial Review

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A final order of the Board is subject to judicial review as
					 provided in Health Occupations Article, §
										16-315 and State
					 Government Article, §
										10-222, Annotated
					 Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.05 - Hearing Procedures › Section 10.40.05.10 - Cost Recovery

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If after a hearing, a licensee is found to have violated
					 any of the provisions of Health Occupations Article, §
										16-311, Annotated
					 Code of Maryland, the Board shall be entitled to reimbursement of costs by the
					 licensee including any or all of the following items:
A. Services rendered by court
				  reporters;
B. Transcription of the
				  hearing record by court reporters;
C. Expenses related to witnesses appearing
				  for the State;
D. Obtaining or
				  reproducing documents, exhibits, or other evidentiary items;
E. Hearing-related per diems and expenses for
				  Board members; and
F. Other
				  expenses directly related to the investigation and prosecution of the
				  disciplinary action against the licensee.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.01 - Scope

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These regulations govern advertising by all podiatrists in
					 Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following words have the meanings indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Advertising" means calling to the
				  attention of the public the services one has to offer.
(2) "Board" means the State Board of
				  Podiatric Medical Examiners.
(3)
				  "Podiatrist" means an individual who holds, or is required to hold, a current
				  license to practice podiatry in Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.03 - Advertising

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A. A podiatrist may
				  advertise the services offered by the podiatrist subject to the provisions of
				  this regulation.
B. Advertisements.
				  Subject to Regulation .04, of this chapter, a podiatrist may:
(1) Place advertisements in any form of print
				  or electronic media; or
(2) Refer
				  to himself or herself as a:
(a)
				  "Podiatrist";
(b) "Foot and ankle
				  specialist"; or
(c) "Foot and ankle
				  surgeon".
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.04 - Solicitation

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A. A podiatrist may
				  not engage in solicitation, including but not limited to, in person, telephone,
				  or direct mail solicitation which:
(1)
				  Amounts to fraud, undue influence, intimidation or over reaching; or
(2) Contains statements which would be
				  improper under Regulation .03C of this chapter.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.05 - Advertisement of Free, Discounted, or Reduced Fee Podiatric Goods or Services

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A. It is false and
				  misleading advertising for a podiatrist to advertise or otherwise represent
				  that any goods or services (for example, examination or X-rays) shall be
				  offered or performed for:
(1) Free when the
				  podiatrist in fact requests or receives a fee for reimbursement, directly or
				  indirectly, for providing those goods or services; or
(2) A discounted or reduced fee when the
				  podiatrist in fact requests or receives, directly or indirectly, a higher fee
				  or reimbursement for providing those goods or services.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.06 - Advertising › Section 10.40.06.06 - Penalties for Violation

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The Board may enforce this chapter against the podiatrist
					 by any appropriate ground for disciplinary action, under Health Occupations
					 Article, §
										16-311, Annotated
					 Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.07 - Civil Penalties › Section 10.40.07.01 - Scope

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This chapter establishes the standards by which the Board
					 may impose an administrative monetary penalty not exceeding $50,000 on any
					 individual licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 16, Annotated Code
					 of Maryland, for an act or omission proscribed under Health Occupations
					 Article, §
										16-311(a),
					 Annotated Code of Maryland.
Code of Maryland Regulations › Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Part 5 › Subtitle 40 - BOARD OF PODIATRIC MEDICAL EXAMINERS › Chapter 10.40.07 - Civil Penalties › Section 10.40.07.02 - Definitions

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A. In this chapter,
				  the following terms have the meaning indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) "Board" means the Board of Podiatric
				  Medical Examiners.
(2) "Licensee"
				  means an individual licensed by the Board to practice podiatry including the
				  holder of a limited license.
(3)
				  "Violation" means an act or omission proscribed under Health Occupations
				  Article, §§
											16-311(a)
				  and
				  16-501, Annotated
				  Code of Maryland.