The Board proposes the new rule to provide language for reactivation of retired status licenses.

Notice of Development of Rulemaking
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Respiratory Care

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B32-4.002: Reactivation of Retired Status License
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the new rule to provide language for reactivation of retired status licenses.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Reactivation of retired status licenses.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.036(9) FS., 468.353(1) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.036(9) 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: Susie Love, Executive Director, Board of Respiratory Care, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B32-4.002 Reactivation of Retired Status License.

(1) A retired status licensee for less than five years may change to active status provided:

(a) A licensee pay any renewal fees imposed on an active status license for all biennial licensure periods during which the licensee was on retired status.

(b) A licensee must provide evidence of licensure as either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), pursuant to Section 468.358, Florida Statutes.

(c) A licensee must meet the continuing educational requirements for Rule 64B32-6.001, F.A.C., for each biennium the licensee was in retired status.

(d) A licensee must attend HIV and medical errors courses pursuant to Rule 64B32-6.007, F.A.C.

(2) A retired status licensee for five years or more may change to active status provided:

(a) A licensee pay any renewal fees imposed on an active status license for all biennial licensure periods during which the licensee was on retired status.

(b) A licensee must provide evidence of licensure as either a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), pursuant to Section 468.358, Florida Statutes.

(c) A licensee must meet the continuing educational requirements for Rule 64B32-6.001, F.A.C., for each biennium the licensee was in retired status.

(d) A licensee is required to provide evidence of attendance of a Board-approved comprehensive review course, within six months prior to reactivation of license, in order to ensure that he or she has the sufficient skills to re-enter the profession.

(e) A licensee must attend HIV and medical errors courses pursuant to Rule 64B32-6.007, F.A.C.

(3) Board-approved comprehensive review course means any curriculum topic required by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (COARC).

Specific Authority 456.036(9), 468.353(1) FS. Law Implemented 456.036(9) FS. History–New ________.