Section 13-704 - Qualifications. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-704. Qualifications.
 

(a)  In general.- To qualify for a certificate, an individual shall meet the requirements of this section. 

(b)  Character.- The applicant shall be of good moral character. 

(c)  Age.- The applicant shall be at least 18 years old. 

(d)  Responsibility.- The applicant shall have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one other person as a result of the individual's occupation or volunteer status. 

(e)  Educational training program.-  

(1) The applicant shall successfully complete an educational training program approved by the Department. 

(2) Educational training programs required under this subsection shall: 

(i) 1. Be conducted by a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; or 

2. Be conducted by a nurse practitioner licensed to practice registered nursing in this State under Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article and who is certified as a nurse practitioner by the State Board of Nursing; and 

(ii) Include training in: 

1. The recognition of the symptoms of systemic reactions to insect stings; and 

2. The proper administration of a subcutaneous injection of epinephrine. 
 

[1995, ch. 551; 2008, chs. 232, 233.]