69K-17.0036. Course Required for Initial Licensure

In any instance in which, under chapter 497, F.S., an applicant for license is required as a condition of licensure to take a communicable disease course, the course shall be a course approved by the Board for at least 2 hours of credit in the communicable disease category under rule 69K-17.0042, F.A.C., covering the basic elements of communicable disease risks and risk prevention and mitigation in the deathcare industry context. The applicant shall provide with their application for license proof of completing the required communicable disease course. Such proof shall comply with the requirements of rule 69K-100.036, F.A.C., “Proof of satisfying educational requirements.” The course shall have been completed within 24 months prior to the date the application for licensure is received by the Division.

Rulemaking Authority 497.103(5), 497.141(2), 497.147(1), (2), (4) FS. Law Implemented 497.368(1)(e), 497.369(1)(c), 497.373(1)(e), 497.374(1)(c), 497.378(1), 497.602(3)(c) FS. History–New 4-10-94, Amended 6-24-01, Formerly 61G8-17.0036, Amended 9-5-12.