Md. Code Regs. 31.03.02.11

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

Section 31.03.02.11 - Course Coordinators

A. The provider shall ensure that each approved continuing education course has at least one course coordinator who is responsible for:

(1) Supervising the administration of the course; and

(2) Compliance with this chapter.

B. A course coordinator shall possess one or more of the following qualifications:

(1) A minimum of 5 years experience as an actively licensed insurance producer;

(2) A minimum of 3 years experience as an administrator of an education program;

(3) A degree in education and at least 2 years experience as a licensed insurance producer; or

(4) Full-time employment in the insurance education field as a coordinator with at least 6 months experience.

C. A course coordinator shall:

(1) Assure compliance with this chapter;

(2) Notify the Commissioner of:

(a) Any change in the instructor for an approved course,

(b) The date, time, and location of course offering and the name of the instructor not less than 14 calendar days in advance of the date that the course offering is scheduled to begin, and

(c) The cancellation of a course offering as soon as reasonably possible;

(3) Assure that students are provided with current and accurate information;

(4) Create an accurate record of student attendance and successful course completion for each offering of an approved course;

(5) Supervise and evaluate courses and instructors;

(6) Investigate complaints relating to course offerings and instructors;

(7) Maintain accurate records relating to course offerings, instructors, student attendance, and student course completion for a minimum of 4 years following the date of the course offering; and

(8) Within 15 days of the student's completion of the course, provide each student with a certificate of course completion on a form approved by the Commissioner.

Md. Code Regs. 31.03.02.11

Regulations .11 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 1997 (24:17 Md. R. 1209); adopted permanently effective November 17, 1997 (24:23 Md. R. 1609)
Regulations .11 amended effective 41:20 Md. R. 1114, eff.2/1/2015