For Rule 64B3-11.002, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding continuing education course hours. For Rule 64B3-11.003, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the reporting of ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

64B3-11.002: Standards for Continuing Education Courses

64B3-11.003 Requirements for Continuing Education Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B3-11.002, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding continuing education course hours. For Rule 64B3-11.003, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the reporting of continuing education.

SUMMARY: For Rule 64B3-11.002, F.A.C., language regarding continuing education course hours will be updated. For Rule 64B3-11.003, F.A.C., language regarding the reporting of continuing education will be updated.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(8), (9), 483.805(4), 483.821 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(8), (9), 483.821 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Anthony Spivey, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B3-11.002 Standards for Continuing Education Courses.

Continuing education courses approved by the Board shall meet the following standards:

(1) through (5) No change.

(6) Provide offerings which are at least 50 minutes in duration for 1 continuing education contact hour. In calculating the number of continuing education contact hours for offerings which are longer than one hour, the time used for breaks, lunches and other activities not directly part of the instructional experience shall be subtracted from the total number of hours in the offering.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(8), 483.821 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(8), 483.821 FS. History–New 2-22-94, Formerly 61F3-11.002, Amended 12-11-94, 7-1-97, Formerly 59O-11.002, Amended 12-13-99,                         .

64B3-11.003 Requirements for Continuing Education Programs.

Programs seeking Board approval shall meet the following requirements:

(1) through (4) No change.

(5) Within 30 days of the continuing education program, eEach participant shall be provided with a certificate or letter of attendance which shall include the participant’s name, license number, course title, number of continuing education contact hours earned by specialty area, dates of attendance, program provider’s name, approval number, and the signature of the provider.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(9), 483.805(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(9) FS. History–New 2-22-94, Amended 7-13-94, Formerly 61F3-11.003, 59O-11.003, Amended 12-13-99, 4-16-01, 10-12-03, 2-24-04, 11-25-14,                     .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 6, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 7, 2015