Maryland Administrative Code

.01 Scope. A. This chapter permits the Board to disclose investigative information to other agencies or other entities, or both, under certain circumstances. B. A custodian may disclose information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file if the custodian determines t…

.02 Disclosure for Compelling Public Purpose. A custodian may find that a compelling public purpose warrants disclosure of information in a certification, licensing, or investigative file, regardless of whether there has been a request for the information, if the information conc…

.03 Other Disclosures. This chapter does not prevent or limit the ability of the Board to disclose general licensing information as provided in General Provisions Article, §4-333, Annotated Code of Maryland, or any information which the Board may otherwise disclose by law.

.01 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Audiology assistant” means an individual who: (a) Meets the minimum qualifications established under: (i) Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Subtitle 3A, Annotated Code …

.02 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant License Requirements. A. The Board shall issue a speech-language pathology assistant license to an applicant who: (1) Meets the following qualifications: (a) Has completed the educational requirements in §C of this regulation; (b) Has compl…

.03 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Limited License. A. The Board shall issue a speech-language pathology assistant license to a limited licensee who: (1) Has successfully completed the requirements of the limited licensure period; or (2) Meets the qualifications for waiver o…

.04 Audiology Assistant License Requirements. A. The Board shall issue an audiology assistant license to an applicant who: (1) Meets the following qualifications: (a) Holds a high school diploma or equivalent degree such as a GED from an accredited institution; (b) Is of good mor…

.05 Waiver of Requirements. A. The Board may waive the qualifications required for a license to practice as a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant under this chapter for an individual who: (1) Is of good moral character; (2) Pays the application fee requi…

.06 Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Scope of Practice. A. A speech-language pathology assistant may provide only services which assist the direct services provided by a supervising speech-language pathologist, and not services which are alternatives to direct services. B. Act…

.07 Supervisor Responsibilities. A. A supervising speech-language pathologist or audiologist is responsible for the direction of all client services provided by a speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant. B. A licensed full-time (35 hours or more a week) spee…

.08 Licensee Responsibilities. A. A licensee shall notify the Board in writing of a change of: (1) Mailing address within 30 days after the change; (2) Name within 30 days after the change; or (3) Email address within 30 days after the change if the licensee has previously submit…

.09 License Renewal. A. A speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant license expires on the date set by the Board, unless it is renewed for an additional term as provided in this regulation. B. A license may not be renewed for a term longer than 2 years. C. At …

.10 Continuing Education Requirements. A. A speech-language pathology assistant or an audiology assistant shall obtain CEUs as a means of staying current in the field. B. The speech-language pathology assistant or the audiology assistant shall earn a minimum of ten CEUs as a cond…

.01 Scope. This chapter governs procedures and matters for licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists supervising students enrolled in a graduate program for audiology or speech-language pathology.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Direct supervision” means on-site and personal oversight by an individual licensed under Health Occupations Article, Title 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, who assumes respo…

.03 Supervision. A. The supervisor shall provide direct on-site supervision of the student at all times. B. The supervisor is personally responsible for each patient the student evaluates and treats. C. Signing of Patient Reports. (1) Both supervisor and student shall sign report…

.04 Exceptions. A. An audiology student who is enrolled full-time as a 4th-year doctoral student at a university and has completed 375 clinical training hours with 100 percent direct on-site supervision may utilize the following schedule as a minimum for supervision: (1) For 3 mo…

.01 Scope. This chapter establishes standards for sanctions and monetary penalties not exceeding $5,000 against any individual in the State who holds a license issued by the Board if, after a hearing, the Board or the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings finds that there ar…

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Board” means the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Music Therapists. (2) “Conditions” means requirements…

.03 Imposition of a Penalty After a Hearing. If, after a hearing under Health Occupations Article, §2-315, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Board finds that there are grounds under Health Occupations Article, §2-314, Annotated Code of Maryland, to suspend or revoke a license, the …

.04 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions and Imposition of Penalties. A. Subject to the provisions of this section, the Board may impose sanctions and penalties for violations of the Maryland Audiology, Hearing Aid Dispensing, Speech-Language Pathology, and Music Therapy Act and…

.05 Mitigating and Aggravating Factors to Be Considered in the Assessment of the Sanction. A. Depending on the facts and circumstances of each case, and to the extent that they apply, the Board may consider the following aggravating and mitigating factors in determining whether t…

.06 Payment of Penalty. A. A licensee shall pay to the Board a penalty imposed under this chapter as of the date the Board's order is issued, unless the Board's order specifies otherwise. B. Filing an appeal under State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland, or …

.01 Scope and Purpose. A. This chapter applies to individuals practicing social work in the State. B. The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public by: (1) Providing minimum criteria for licensure under the law for those who seek to practice social work; and (2) Promoting …

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Accredited” means receiving: (a) Accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education; (b) Approval of a program for an individual applicant by the Council on Social Wo…

.03 Use of Title. A. An individual shall be licensed by the Board in accordance with Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this chapter, before that individual may be identified as a social worker and practice social work. B. The title “social work…

.04 Licensure. A. To obtain an initial license or a license for renewal, reactivation, reinstatement, or reissuance, an applicant shall complete a criminal history records check through the central repository. In accordance with Criminal Procedure Article, §§10-201—10-228, Annota…

.05 Required Hours of Supervised Social Work Experience. A. A candidate with experience obtained in Maryland shall have obtained a licensed master social worker license before beginning to obtain the requisite 3,000 hours of supervised social work experience. B. A candidate with …

.06 Examinations. A. The general requirements for examination are: (1) Completion of the application form; (2) Payment of the application fee; (3) Either: (a) A receipt of an official transcript indicating completion of an accredited program from the university or school awarding…

.07 Approval Notification. A. An application packet for licensure is complete when the application packet is: (1) Submitted to the Board signed and dated; and (2) Accompanied by the required non-refundable application fee. B. The application packet shall include: (1) The complete…

.08 Examinations — Use of National Examination Boards Permitted. The Board may use a national examination board such as the Association of Social Work Boards as the Board's agent in examining applicants.

.09 Passing Score for Examination. The passing grade for an examination is a scaled score of 75.

.10 Reexamination. A. An applicant who fails the examination: (1) May retake the examination four times within the 12-month period after a failed examination; and (2) May not retake the examination within 3 months of failing the examination. B. An applicant may request and be gra…

.11 Licensure by Endorsement. A. An applicant who holds or held a license or registration to practice social work in another state is eligible to be licensed in Maryland at the same level of licensure as the license the applicant holds or held in the other state. B. Bachelor Soci…

.12 License Without Examination. An individual who obtained licensure without examination under Ch. 853, Acts of 1975, Ch. 787, Acts of 1978, Ch. 189, Acts of 1983, or Ch. 393, Acts of 1984, is eligible to retain licensure at the level for which that individual was originally lic…

.13 To Practice Social Work While a License Application is Pending. A. An applicant may practice social work in Maryland without a license issued by the Board if the applicant has met the requirements established by this regulation and: (1) Is: (a) Licensed in any other state to …

.14 Licenses. A. In addition to the requirements of Health Occupations Article, §19-306, Annotated Code of Maryland, the licensee shall be assigned a permanent license number that shall be in the official files of the Board. B. At the time of initial license, the Board shall issu…

.15 Renewal of License. A. Licenses shall be renewed by October 31, every 2 years. B. For renewal purposes, a new license issued during a given year shall be treated as if it had been issued on November 1 of that same year. C. Notification of renewal shall be sent to each license…

.16 Reinstatement After Failure to Renew. A. The Board shall reinstate the license of an individual who has failed to renew a license which expired for any reason if the individual: (1) Otherwise is entitled to be licensed; (2) Complies with the continuing education requirements …

.17 Inactive Status. A. A licensee who wishes to place a license on inactive status may do so by: (1) Submission of a written application which contains the: (a) Date the license is to be placed on inactive status; (b) License number; and (c) Signature of the licensee requesting …

.18 Replacement of Wall Certificates. A. The Board shall issue a replacement wall certificate upon written request by a licensee. B. If an original wall certificate is replaced, the licensee shall retain the original license number issued.

.01 Scope. This chapter applies to individuals authorized to practice social work under Health Occupations Article, Title 19, Subtitle 3, Annotated Code of Maryland.

.02 Definitions. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meaning indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) “Advocacy” means the service in which the social worker acts on behalf of clients to bring about or influence change to improve the quality of life and functioning and assur…

.03 Scope of Practice. A. Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW). (1) An LBSW shall practice social work under a social work supervisor and may include practice social work as stated in Health Occupations Article, §§19-101(m) and 19-307(c)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland. (2) An L…

.04 Case Management. A. A licensed social worker shall meet the standards outlined in this regulation when involved in case management, whether or not the licensee shares case management responsibilities with others as a member of a multidisciplinary team. B. A licensee shall: (1…

.05 Independent Practice. A. An LCSW-C may engage in the independent practice of social work. B. An LCSW may engage in the independent practice of social work, except when formulating a diagnostic impression, a diagnosis, or providing psychotherapy. C. An LBSW or LMSW may not eng…

.01 Scope and Purpose. A. This chapter governs the professional conduct of social workers licensed by the Board regardless of whether the service delivery is in person, telephonically, or electronically. B. The objective of this chapter is the protection of the public, which shal…