The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education courses, pursuant to Statutory change.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Athletic Training

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B33-2.003: Requirements for Continuing Education

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education courses, pursuant to Statutory change.

SUMMARY: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education courses, pursuant to Statutory change.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST:

The Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost (SERC) was not necessary. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule. These rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 456.034(5), 468.705, 468.711(2), (3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.034, 468.711(2) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B33-2.003 Requirements for Continuing Education.

(1) In the 24 months preceding each biennial renewal period, every athletic trainer licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XIII, F.S., shall be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board. However, athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the second half of the biennium shall be required to complete only 12 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board prior to renewal. The hours of continuing education required for renewal must include a minimum of one hour in HIV/AIDS as described in Rule 64B33-2.002, F.A.C., and a two-hour course in prevention of medical errors required by Section 456.013(7), F.S. The continuing education requirement includes current certification in cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation with an automated external defibulator at the professional rescue level from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent. Athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the 90 days preceding a renewal period shall not be required to complete any continuing education for that renewal period.

(2) through (6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, , 456.034(5), 468.705, 468.711(2), (3) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.034, 468.711(2) FS. History–New 8-4-98, Formerly 64B30-25.0031, Amended 8-22-00, 3-6-07, 8-12-08, 7-29-09,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Training

NAME AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Department of Health

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: June 27, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 30, 2011