§ 14-5C-07. Powers and duties of Committee and Board.

MD Health Occ Code § 14-5C-07 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.