Section 20-302.1 - Certification as residential child and youth care practitioner.
§ 20-302.1. Certification as residential child and youth care practitioner.
(a) Required.- To qualify for a certificate as a residential child and youth care practitioner, an applicant shall be an individual who meets the requirements of this section.
(b) Moral character.- The applicant shall be of good moral character.
(c) Criminal history records check.- The applicant shall have completed a State and national criminal history records check.
(d) Age.- The applicant shall be:
(1) At least 21 years old; or
(2) At least 18 years old and have earned at least an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
(e) Education and experience.- The applicant shall have:
(1) A high school diploma or equivalent and have successfully completed an approved training program;
(2) At least 2 years experience in the human service field and sponsorship from a certified program administrator; or
(3) An associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
(f) Examination.- The applicant shall pass an examination given by the Board under this subtitle.
[2008, ch. 218.]