(b) “Division” means the Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning.

(c) “Eligible employer” means a hospital or related institution as those terms are defined in § 19-301 of the Health – General Article.

(d) “Health care worker” means:

(1) a worker licensed or certified under Title 8 of the Health Occupations Article; or

(2) any other individual employed by an eligible employer who provides personal care, assistance, or treatment services directly to patients or residents in the course of the worker’s regular duties.

(e) “HBCU” includes:

(1) Bowie State University;

(2) Coppin State University;

(3) Morgan State University; and

(4) the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

(f) “Program” means the Career Pathways for Health Care Workers Program.

(g) “Training program” means a training program provided for health care workers by an HBCU or a community college.