Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 10. LABORATORIES |
Chapter 10.10.09. Law Enforcement Laboratories—Personnel Certification and Approval of Laboratory Procedures |
Sec. 10.10.09.01. Qualifications
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A. Certified Chemist and Certified Chemical Analyst. An applicant for certified chemist or certified chemical analyst shall:
(1) Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in chemistry, medical technology, biology, physics, pharmacy, pharmacology, or forensic science;
(2) Have completed courses in analytical and organic chemistry; and
(3) Have completed a basic training program for certified chemist or certified chemical analyst as set forth in Regulation .02 of this chapter.
B. Certified Analyst. An applicant for certified analyst shall:
(1) Possess a high school diploma or its equivalent;
(2) Have completed a basic training program for certified analyst as set forth in Regulation .02 of this chapter; and
(3) Identify in the application those specific drug-testing procedures for which certification is being sought and for which training has been received.