The purpose and effect for 64B5-12.013 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for 64B5-12.016 is to change the rule language to comply with new ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Dentistry

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B5-12.013: Continuing Education Requirements
64B5-12.016: Subject Area Requirements
64B5-12.019: Courses Required for Initial Licensure, Renewal, or Reactivation
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect for 64B5-12.013 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for 64B5-12.016 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses. The purpose and effect for 64B5-12.019 is to change the rule language to comply with new legislation regarding HIV Aids and domestic violence courses.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Continuing Education Requirements; Subject Area Requirements; Courses Required for Initial Licensure, Renewal, or Reactivation.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(8), 456.031, 456.033, 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(3), (4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.031, 456.033, 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(3), (5), 466.028(1)(i), (bb) FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B5-12.013 Continuing Education Requirements.

(1) Dentists shall complete 30 hours of continuing professional education during each license renewal biennium as a condition of license renewal. No more and no less than one hour shall consist of training in domestic violence as required by Section 456.031, F.S., and described in subsection 64B5-12.019(8), F.A.C.  Dentists shall also complete a Board approved two (2) hour continuing education course on domestic violence as defined in section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes and described in subsection 64B5-12.019, F.A.C., as part of every third biennial licensure renewal. In addition to the 30 hours required herein, each licensed dentist shall complete the training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) required in subsection 64B5-12.020(1), F.A.C.  Furthermore, each person is required to complete no later than upon first licensure renewal a Board approved course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as required by Section 456.033 of the Florida Statutes and described in subsection 64B5-12.019, F.A.C.

(2) Dental hygienists shall complete 24 hours of continuing professional education as a condition of license renewal.  Dental hygienists shall also complete a Board approved two (2) hour continuing education course on domestic violence as defined in section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes and described in subsection 64B5-12.019, F.A.C., as part of every third biennial licensure renewal.  which shall include no more or no less than one hour of training in domestic violence every other biennium as required by Section 456.031, F.S., and as described in subsection 64B5-12.019(8), F.A.C., as a condition of license renewal. In addition, during each license renewal biennium licensed dental hygienists shall complete training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) at the basic support level, which results in certification or recertification in CPR by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or an entity with equivalent requirements.  Furthermore, each person is required to complete no later than upon first licensure renewal a Board approved course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) as required by Section 456.033 of the Florida Statutes and described in subsection 64B5-12.019, F.A.C.

(3) Continuing education credit shall be awarded only for educational experiences that are specifically appropriate for, and contain useful information directly pertinent to, dentistry and only if received through the following methods:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) By participating in programs approved by the Board pursuant to Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C., that provide substantial pro bono dental and dental hygiene services to the indigent, to dentally underserved populations or to persons who reside in areas of critical need within Florida. Dentists and dental hygienists may obtain a maximum of 7 5 hours per biennium of required continuing education credit for participating in such programs. Continuing education credit shall be calculated at a ratio of 1 continuing education credit for each 1 3 hours of patient services provided to approved programs.

(f) through (h) No change.

(4) through (6) No change.

Specific Authority 456.013(8), 456.031, 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(3), (4) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(8), 456.031, 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(3), (5), 466.028(1)(i), (bb) FS. History–New 4-2-86, Amended 12-31-86, 4-26-87, 7-20-87, 9-16-87, 11-18-89, 7-9-90, Formerly 21G-12.013, Amended 5-19-94, 7-18-94, Formerly 61F5-12.013, Amended 11-15-95, 4-8-96, Formerly 59Q-12.013, Amended 2-17-98, 2-15-99, 3-11-99, 11-9-00, 5-20-01, 8-25-03, 5-31-04, 7-13-05, 2-14-06,                   .

 

64B5-12.016 Subject Area Requirements.

(1) Regardless of the manner by which a licensee obtains continuing education, no credit will be awarded unless the subject matter falls within the following subject matter categories:

(a) through (d) No change.

(e) One hour of credit will be awarded for completion of a course on domestic violence as required by Section 456.031, F.S.

(e)(f) Formal group discussions concerning case presentations sponsored by approved providers.

(2) through (4) No change.

Specific Authority 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014 FS. Law Implemented 456.031, 466.0135, 466.014 FS. History–New 4-2-86, Amended 1-18-89, 7-9-90, 2-1-93, Formerly 21G-12.016, 61F5-12.016, Amended 9-27-95, Formerly 59Q-12.016, Amended 10-29-00, 5-20-01, 5-31-04, 7-6-06.

 

64B5-12.019 Courses Required for Initial Licensure, Renewal, or Reactivation.

(1) No license shall be granted and no license shall be renewed or reactivated unless the applicant or licensee submits confirmation to the Board that he or she has successfully completed, no later than upon first renewal, within 24 months prior to seeking initial licensure, renewal or reactivation, a Board-approved course on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), and other infectious diseases pertinent to the practice of dentistry and dental hygiene, a Board-approved course on domestic violence, and a Board-approved course on prevention of medical errors.  All licensees must complete a Board approved two (2) hour continuing education course on domestic violence as defined in section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes as part of every third biennial licensure renewal.

(2) through (4) No change.

(5) Each applicant or licensee may submit confirmation of having completed a course which complies with subsections 64B5-12.019(1), (2) and (3), F.A.C., on the form prepared by the Department of Health and provided by the Board.  Each licensee shall submit confirmation of having completed a Board approved domestic violence continuing education course, on a form provided by the Board, when submitting fees for every third biennial renewal.

(6) through (7) No change.

(8) To receive Board approval, courses on domestic violence must be a minimum of 2 1 hours long, must cover the substantive areas set forth in Section 456.031, F.S., and must be approved by any state or federal government agency or professional association or offered by a Board approved continuing education provider.

(9) In lieu of completing a Board approved HIV/AIDS course, a licensee who has completed such approved course in the immediately preceding biennium may complete a course in end-of-life care and palliative health care, or any other course approved under the provisions of this rule chapter, as substitute for the course so completed in the immediately preceding biennium. A Board approved HIV course must be taken no less than every other biennium for license renewal.

(10) In lieu of completing a Board approved domestic violence course, a licensee who has completed such approved course in the immediately preceding biennium may complete a course in end-of-life care and palliative health care, or any other course approved under the provisions of this rule chapter, as substitute for the course so completed in the immediately preceding biennium. A Board approved domestic violence course must be taken no less than every other biennium for license renewal.

(9)(11) To receive Board approval, courses on prevention of medical errors shall include a study of root cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. Every such course shall have a minimum of two (2) hours dedicated to the subject areas set forth.

Specific Authority 456.031, 456.033 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.031, 456.033 FS. History–New 1-18-89, Amended 10-28-91, 2-1-93, Formerly 21G-12.019, Amended 6-14-94, Formerly 61F5-12.019, Amended 11-15-95, 2-10-97, Formerly 59Q-12.019, Amended 10-29-00, 8-2-01, 9-27-01, 12-23-02, 1-12-04,                   .