The purpose of this amendment is to update references to other rules.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Optometry

Rule No.: RULE TITLE
64B13-5.002: Criteria for Approval
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this amendment is to update references to other rules.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Criteria for Approval.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 463.005(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 463.007(4) 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: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B13-5.002 Criteria for Approval.

(1) In determining whether to approve a program of continuing professional education, the Board shall consider whether the program contributes to the improvement, advancement, and extension of one’s professional skill and knowledge to the benefit of the patient he or she serves. Continuing education courses in Florida jurisprudence as stated in paragraphs 64B13-5.001(1)(e) and (f), F.A.C., shall be provided by an individual or organization with demonstrated competence in Florida Law pertaining to optometric practice as evidenced by the individual or organization’s credentials, education and experience.

(2) Approval of non-transcript quality continuing education programs.

(a) No change.

(b) A non-transcript quality continuing education program shall be approved upon presentation of the following information by the program or course provider or by a licensed practitioner who attended the course:

1. through 3. No change.

4. Evidence that the fees specified in subsections 64B13-6.001(14) and (15) and (16), F.A.C., have has been paid; provided however, should the provider not seek approval of the course, the licensed practitioner seeking approval of the course shall pay the fee.

5. No change.

(3) Approval of transcript quality continuing education programs.

(a) No change.

(b) A transcript quality continuing education program shall be approved upon presentation of the following:

1. through 6. No change.

7. Evidence that the fees specified in subsections 64B13-6.001(14) and (15) and (16), F.A.C., have has been paid.

(c) No change.

(4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 463.005(1) FS. Law Implemented 463.007(4) FS. History–New 11-13-79, Formerly 21Q-5.02, Amended 12-16-86, 12-11-88, 7-10-91, 10-28-92, Formerly 21Q-5.002, 61F8-5.002, Amended 11-29-94, 7-5-95, 8-18-96, Formerly 59V-5.002, Amended 3-21-00, 5-8-02, 8-19-03, 12-26-05, 12-25-06, 4-21-10,_________.