Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 5. |
Subtitle 68. COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS |
Chapter 10.68.01. Certification of Community Health Workers |
Sec. 10.68.01.07. Expiration and Renewal
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A. Unless the Department suspends or revokes the certificate, the certificate:
(1) Is effective for 2 years from the date issued; and
(2) Authorizes the individual to represent to the public that the individual is a certified community health worker.
B. At least 90 calendar days before the certificate expires, the Department shall send to the certified community health worker, by electronic or first-class mail to the last known electronic or physical address, a renewal notice that states:
(1) The date on which the current certificate expires;
(2) Any required renewal submission requirements;
(3) The date by which the renewal application shall be received by the Department for the renewal to be issued; and
(4) The amount of a renewal fee.
C. The certificate holder shall notify the Department if a renewal notice is not received within 60 calendar days before the required renewal date.
D. The Department shall renew the certificate of a certified community health worker who:
(1) Is eligible to obtain a certificate;
(2) Pays to the Department a renewal fee set by the Department in regulation; and
(3) Submits to the Department:
(a) A renewal application on the form required by the Department; and
(b) Satisfactory documentation of completion of 20 hours of a broad range of professional development activities that include a written explanation of acquired knowledge and/or skill application of duties on a form that the Department requires.
E. Renewal applications shall be received 30 calendar days prior to the expiration date.