Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-302
Md. Code, Health Occupations § 20-302
in effect(a) To qualify for a certificate as a program administrator, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) The applicant shall have completed:
(1) A State and national criminal history records check; and
(2) Unless waived by the Board under § 20–303(d) of this subtitle, a child protective services background clearance.
(d) The applicant shall be at least 21 years old.
(e) The applicant shall have:
(1) (i) A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
(ii) At least 4 years experience in the human service field with at least 3 years in a supervisory or administrative capacity; or
(2) (i) A master’s degree from an accredited college or university; and
(ii) At least 2 years experience in the human service field with at least 1 year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
(f) Except as otherwise provided in this title, the applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
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