§ 13-704. Qualifications

   (a) In general. -- To qualify for a certificate, an individual shall meet the requirements of this section.

(b) Character. -- The applicant shall be of good moral character.

(c) Age. -- The applicant shall be at least 18 years old.

(d) Responsibility. -- The applicant shall have, or reasonably expect to have, responsibility for at least one other person as a result of the individual's occupation or volunteer status.

(e) Educational training program. --

   (1) The applicant shall successfully complete an educational training program approved by the Department.

   (2) Educational training programs required under this subsection shall:

      (i) 1. Be conducted by a physician licensed to practice medicine in this State under Title 14 of the Health Occupations Article; or

         2. Be conducted by a nurse practitioner licensed to practice registered nursing in this State under Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article and who is certified as a nurse practitioner by the State Board of Nursing; and

      (ii) Include training in:

         1. The recognition of the symptoms of systemic reactions to insect stings; and

         2. The proper administration of a subcutaneous injection of epinephrine.

HISTORY: 1995, ch. 551; 2008, chs. 232, 233.