(a) The Department may:
(1) Adopt regulations for the administration of the Program;
(2) Collect fees necessary for the administration of the Program;
(3) Issue and renew a certificate to a person meeting the requirements of this subtitle; and
(4) Approve educational training programs, including programs conducted by other State agencies or private entities.
(b) A certificate issued by the Department shall be valid for up to 1 year.