§ 1-801. Definitions.

MD Health Occ Code § 1-801 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)    “Applicant” means an individual who applies for licensure to practice as a health care professional.

(c)    “Board” means:

(1)    The State Board of Dental Examiners;

(2)    The State Board of Nursing;

(3)    The State Board of Examiners in Optometry;

(4)    The State Board of Pharmacy;

(5)    The State Board of Physicians;

(6)    The State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;

(7)    The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(8)    The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and

(9)    The State Board of Social Work Examiners.

(d)    “Health care professional” means:

(1)    A dentist licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners;

(2)    A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing;

(3)    An optometrist licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry;

(4)    A pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy;

(5)    A physician licensed by the State Board of Physicians;

(6)    A podiatrist licensed by the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;

(7)    An individual licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;

(8)    A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and

(9)    An associate social worker, a graduate social worker, a certified social worker, or a certified social worker–clinical licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.