Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Applicant” means an individual who applies for licensure to practice as a health care professional.
(c) “Board” means:
(1) The State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists;
(2) The State Board of Dental Examiners;
(3) The State Board of Nursing;
(4) The State Board of Examiners in Optometry;
(5) The State Board of Pharmacy;
(6) The State Board of Physicians;
(7) The State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;
(8) The State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(9) The State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and
(10) The State Board of Social Work Examiners.
(d) “Health care professional” means:
(1) An individual licensed by the State Board of Examiners for Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, and Speech-Language Pathologists;
(2) A dentist licensed by the State Board of Dental Examiners;
(3) A registered nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing;
(4) An optometrist licensed by the State Board of Examiners in Optometry;
(5) A pharmacist licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy;
(6) A physician licensed by the State Board of Physicians;
(7) A podiatrist licensed by the State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners;
(8) An individual licensed by the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists;
(9) A psychologist licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and
(10) An associate social worker, a graduate social worker, a certified social worker, or a certified social worker-clinical licensed by the State Board of Social Work Examiners.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Health Occupations § 1-801 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/health-occupations/md-code-health-occup-sect-1-801/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)