2013 Maryland Code
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
§ 14-5C-07 - Powers and duties of Committee and Board.

(a) Powers and duties of Committee. -- 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) Powers and duties of Board. -- 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.