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10.57.02.00.htm
| 10.57.02.00. Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Subtitle 57 BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS Chapter 02 Certification ― Residential Child Care Program Administrators Authority: Health Occupations Article, §20-205, 20-301, 20-302, 20-303, 20-305―20-307, 20-310, 20-311, and 20-404, Annotated Code of Maryland |
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10.57.02.01.htm
| 10.57.02.01. 01 Application Procedures.. A. In order to obtain a certificate as a residential child care program administrator, the applicant shall submit to the Board:1) An application on the form provided by the Board;. 2) The application fee set forth in COMAR 10.57.07;. 3) Independent written verification from the applicant’s employer or employers describing the nature and duration of the applicant’s experience in the human service field;4) A certified copy of a transcript with a school |
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10.57.02.02.htm
| 10.57.02.02. 02 Academic and Experience Requirements.. A. Degrees and Experience. For certification as a certified program administrator, an applicant shall submit proof of one of the following to the Board:1) Receipt of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or2) Receipt of a master's degree from an accredited college or university an |
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10.57.02.03.htm
| 10.57.02.03. 03 Examination Procedures.. A. Unless waived by the Board as provided in §D of this regulation, an applicant shall pass a Board-approved written examination before certification.B. A minimum passing score of 75 percent is required on the examination.. C. In order to qualify for certification, an applicant shall pass the examination within 3 years of the first time the applicant takes the examination. |
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10.57.02.04.htm
| 10.57.02.04. 04 Action on Application.. A. Criminal History Record Information.. 1) Upon receipt of an applicant’s criminal history records information in accordance with Health Occupations Article, §20-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board shall consider the following factors in determining whether to grant a certificate:a) The age at which the crime was committed;. b) The circumstances surrounding the crime;. c) The length of time that has passed since the crime;. |
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10.57.02.05.htm
| 10.57.02.05. 05 Expiration and Renewal.. A. Unless the Board suspends or revokes the certificate, the certification is effective for at least 2 years from the date issued and authorizes the individual to administer a residential child care program.B. At least 1 month before the certificate expires, the Board shall send to the certified program administrator, by electronic means or first class mail to the last known electronic or physical address, a renewal notice that states: |
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10.57.02.06.htm
| 10.57.02.06. 06 Reinstatement.. A. The Board shall reinstate the certificate of a program administrator who has failed to renew the certificate for any reason, if the individual:1) Has not had the certificate suspended or revoked;. 2) Meets the renewal requirements in Regulation .05 of this chapter;. 3) Pays to the Board the reinstatement fee set by the Board;. 4) Submits to the Board:. a) 40 continuing education units taken within the last 2 years;. b) Evidence of having sub |
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10.57.02.07.htm
| 10.57.02.07. 07 Duplicate Certificate.. The Board shall issue a duplicate certificate to the certificate holder if:. A. The certificate holder has a change of name and does the following:. 1) Makes the request to the Board in writing on the form provided by the Board;. 2) Provides appropriate legal documentation of the change;. 3) Pays the fee as specified in COMAR 10.57.07; and. 4) Surrenders the current certificate; or. |
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10.57.02.08.htm
| 10.57.02.08. 08 Resignation, Removal, or Death of a Program Administrator.. A. If a program administrator resigns or is removed from a position as a program administrator by death or for any other unexpected cause, the residential child care program's Chief Administrator or other appropriate program authority shall immediately designate a certified program administrator to serve in that capacity.B. In the event a certified program administrator is not available, the residential child care progr |
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10.57.02.09.htm
| 10.57.02.09. 09 Display of Certificate and Renewal Certificates.. An individual certified as a residential child care program administrator shall display an original certificate and certificate card, or certificate renewal card in a conspicuous place in the office or place of business or employment of the program administrator. |
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10.57.02.10.htm
| 10.57.02.10. 10 Display of Certificate and Renewal Certificates.. An individual certified as a residential child care program administrator shall display an original certificate and certificate card, or certificate renewal card in a conspicuous place in the office or place of business or employment of the program administrator. |
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10.57.02.9999.htm
| 10.57.02.9999. Administrative History Effective date:. Regulations .01―06 adopted as an emergency provision effective January 7, 2008 (35:9 Md. R. 894) adopted permanently effective April 7, 2008 (35:7 Md. R. 749)Chapter revised effective April 19, 2010 (37:8 Md. R. 617). Chapter revised effective November 7, 2016 (43:22 Md. R. 1223). Regulation .01 amended effective December 27, 2021 (48:26 Md. R. 1112). Regulation .04 amended effective December 31, 2018 (45:26 Md. R. 1246). |
