Sec. 10.29.05.03. Standards of Continuing Education Preapproval

A. Continuing education units are automatically approved and do not need to be submitted to the Board if the programs are:

(1) Approved by the Academy of Funeral Service Practitioners;

(2) Sponsored by national service organizations;

(3) Sponsored by State associations;

(4) Sponsored by local associations;

(5) Provided by suppliers; or

(6) Already approved by the Board.

B. Licensed Maryland funeral establishments and other Maryland licensees may apply to the Board for CEU approval.

C. A continuing education course or workshop may be qualified for approval if the Board determines that it:

(1) Constitutes an organized program of learning, including a symposium, which contributes directly to the professional competency of the licensee;

(2) Is related to the practice of mortuary science;

(3) Is conducted by individuals considered experts in the subject matter of the program by reason of education, training, or experience; and

(4) Is accompanied by a paper, manual, or written outline which substantially describes the subject matter of the program.

D. An individual seeking to conduct a seminar, workshop, or presentation shall submit for Board approval at least 6 weeks in advance of the proposed seminar, workshop, or presentation the following:

(1) Documentation indicating the number of CEUs that will be proposed;

(2) A description of the course;

(3) Qualifications of the presenter;

(4) A course outline; and

(5) Any manuals or other documents to be distributed.