Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 12 - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Subtitle 10 - CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION
Chapter 12.10.06 - Instructor Training and Certification
Section 12.10.06.04 - Exemptions from Instructor Certification

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 12.10.06.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

Instructor Certification Exemptions.

A. An individual who provides 3 hours or less of instruction for a Commission-approved training course is exempt from the requirement to have instructor certification required under this chapter if the individual does not provide instruction that is a part of:

(1) Defensive tactics training;

(2) Electronic control device training; or

(3) Firearms training.

B. The Deputy Director, upon a written request from a training authority or training provider, may exempt the following from the instructor certification requirements under this chapter:

(1) An individual currently licensed or certified by the State or a nationally recognized organization, for the purpose of providing instruction in the subject matter related to the discipline in which the individual is licensed or certified;

(2) A faculty member employed by an accredited college or university, for the purpose of providing instruction in the subject matter area for which the faculty member is employed;

(3) A currently certified emergency medical care or advanced first aid instructor, for the purpose of providing instruction related to emergency medical care or first aid; or

(4) Other individual who the Deputy Director determines to possess specialized skills or expertise for the purpose of providing instruction related to those skills or expertise.

C. A training authority may not submit the training authority's own request for an exemption from instructor certification required under this chapter.

D. An exemption granted to an individual:

(1) Permits the individual receiving the exemption to provide instruction for Commission-approved training for the purpose under §A(2) of this regulation for which the exemption was granted;

(2) Expires upon termination of the certification, license, or employment that is the basis for the exemption; and

(3) May be permanently revoked or temporarily suspended by the Deputy Director, as provided under Regulation .16 of this chapter.

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