The purpose of the 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 the amendment is to update references to other rules.
SUMMARY: The rule amendment will update references to other rules.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 463.005(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 463.007(4) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Optometry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE 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,_________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Optometry
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 22, 2010
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 5, 2009