Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 5C - Polysomnographic Technologists
Section 14-5C-07 - Powers and Duties of Committee and Board

(a)    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Committee shall:
        (1)    Develop and recommend to the Board regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle;
        (2)    Develop and recommend to the Board a code of ethics for the practice of polysomnography for adoption by the Board;
        (3)    Develop and recommend to the Board standards of care for the practice of polysomnography;
        (4)    Develop and recommend to the Board the requirements for licensure as a polysomnographic technologist, including:
            (i)    Criteria for the educational and clinical training of licensed polysomnographic technologists; and
            (ii)    Criteria for a professional competency examination and testing of applicants for a license to practice polysomnography;
        (5)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for licensed polysomnographic technologists who are licensed in other states to practice in this State;
        (6)    Evaluate the accreditation status of education programs in polysomnography for approval by the Board;
        (7)    Evaluate the credentials of applicants and recommend licensure of applicants who fulfill the requirements for a license to practice polysomnography;
        (8)    Develop and recommend to the Board continuing education requirements for license renewal;
        (9)    Provide the Board with recommendations concerning the practice of polysomnography;
        (10)    Develop and recommend to the Board criteria for the direction of students in clinical education programs by licensed polysomnographic technologists and licensed physicians;
        (11)    Keep a record of its proceedings; and
        (12)    Submit an annual report to the Board.
    (b)    The Board shall:
        (1)    Consider all recommendations of the Committee; and
        (2)    Provide to the Committee an annual report on the disciplinary matters involving licensees.