Md. Code Regs. 10.28.02.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.28.02.02 - Definitions

A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Accredited" means continuing education activities produced and delivered by:

(a) COPE administrators in compliance with COPE accreditation criteria, standards for commercial support, and policies and procedures; or

(b) Non-COPE administrators in compliance with a program accepted as substantially equivalent to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accreditation system.

(2) "Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE)" means the program of the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry, which accredits continuing education courses and activities accepted as substantially equivalent to the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) accreditation system for optometrists.

(3) "Credit hour" means the increment of educational instruction time.

(4) "Pro bono work" means work provided in Maryland within the scope of practice of the licensee without financial reimbursement or direct financial gain.

Md. Code Regs. 10.28.02.02

Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1591); amended effective 46:10 Md. R. 485, eff. 5/20/2019