Sec. 30.04.05.05. Approval and Course Number

A. Each continuing education course shall have a number assigned by MIEMSS.

B. Except as provided in §E of this regulation, each person shall apply for approval of each continuing education course they propose to offer, and for a course number, by submitting a MIEMSS-approved application at least 14 days before the course begins to MIEMSS, Office of Education, Licensure, and Certification, Continuing Education, 653 West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201-1528.

C. If MIEMSS determines that the continuing education course is in compliance with this chapter, MIEMSS shall assign:

(1) The course's continuing education category;

(2) The number of credit hours which can be obtained from the course; and

(3) A course number.

D. Continuing education courses that are statewide or nationally recognized may be assigned a permanent course number by MIEMSS. A course with a permanent number may be offered without further approval from MIEMSS if it continues to meet the requirements of this chapter.

E. Continuing education courses developed, designed, and used at or within an EMS operational program shall be coordinated through that EMS operational program. The request for MIEMSS approval of these courses shall be reviewed by the EMS operational program.

F. MIEMSS may deny or revoke course approval if a continuing education course is not in compliance with this chapter. The continuing education course shall be notified by mail of MIEMSS' decision. The notice shall:

(1) State the reasons for the decision;

(2) Advise the continuing education course of appeal rights; and

(3) Otherwise comply with State Government Article, §10-207, Annotated Code of Maryland.

G. MIEMSS personnel may attend course sessions for quality assurance.