The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete language that applicants need to submit a completed Continuing Education Provider Application Form (Form No. DH-MQA 1024) and to renumber accordingly.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-5.004: Provider Application
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to delete language that applicants need to submit a completed Continuing Education Provider Application Form (Form No. DH-MQA 1024) and to renumber accordingly.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Provider Applications.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(8), 468.806 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(8), 468.806 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: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B14-5.004 Provider Application.

(1) Applicants for approval as a continuing education provider shall submit a completed Continuing Education Provider Application (Form No. DH-MQA 1024, effective 12/1/99, incorporated herein by reference), with the application fee stated in Rule 64B14-2.010, F.A.C. The Form may be obtained from the Board office 4052 Bald Cypress Way, BIN C-07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

Providers seeking Board approval shall meet the following requirements:

(1)(2) Provide an identifiable person to be responsible for ensuring that each program presented under their provider number meets program requirements set forth in subsection (3) below.

(2)(3) Retain a “sign-in-sheet” with the signature of participants and copies of any promotional materials for at least 3 years following the course.

(3)(4) Provide each participant with a certificate of attendance verifying the program has been completed. The certificate shall not be issued until completion of the program and shall contain the provider’s name and number title of program, and program number, instructor, date, number of contact hours of credit, the licensee’s name and license number.

(4)(5) Notify the Board of any significant changes relative to the maintenance of standards as set forth in these rules.

(5)(6) Each program presented by an approved provider shall meet the standards of subsection 64B14-5.003(2) or (3) and Rule 64B14-5.004, F.A.C.

(6)(7) The Board retains the right and authority to audit and/or monitor programs given by any provider. The board will rescind provider status if the provider has disseminated any false or misleading information in connection with the continuing education program or if the provider has failed to conform to these rules or the rules of the Board.

(7)(8) Provider numbers must be renewed biennially on or before the renewal date for licenses under Chapter 468, Part XIV, F.S. The provider must return the renewal form provided by the department together with the renewal fee stated in Rule 64B14-2.010, F.A.C. If the renewal form and renewal fee are not received by the department on or before the renewal date, the provider must submit a new application and, if approved, receive a new provider number.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(8), 468.806 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(8), 468.806 FS. History–New 5-18-00, Amended________.