The Board proposes the rule amendment to update and clarify language for requirements for continuing education.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Athletic Training

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B33-2.003Requirements for Continuing Education

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update and clarify language for requirements for continuing education.

SUMMARY: The language for requirements for continuing education will be updated and clarified.

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, 468.705, 468.711 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 468.711(2) 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: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B33-2.003 Requirements for Continuing Education.

(1) No change.

(2) For purposes of this rule, an applicant or licensee certified by the Board of Certification (BOC) or its successor during the biennium can demonstrate compliance with the continuing education requirements of this rule by entering his or her BOC certification number and submitting a copy of his or her active certification card in the CE tracking system, along with proof of completion of (a) the prevention of medical errors course, and (b) current cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the use of an automated external defibrillator at the professional rescue level. one continuing education hour is the equivalent to fifty clock minutes.

(3) Acceptable continuing education must focus on the domains of athletic training, including Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Promotion Protection, Examination, Assessment Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Therapeutic Intervention Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Healthcare Administration and Professional Responsibility Organizational and Professional Health and Well‐being.

(4) The following continuing education is approved by the Board:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Home study courses approved by the BOC will be acceptable for no more than 10 of the required continuing education hours. The remaining 14 hours require actual attendance and participation. For those licensees who are initially licensed during the second year of the biennial period, only 5 of the required continuing education hours may consist of home study courses. The remaining 7 hours require actual attendance and participation.

(c)(d) No change.

(5) No change.

(6) Submission of the active certification card and other required proof of compliance with these continuing education requirements will certify compliance.  Any licensee who fails to maintain continuing education requirements, misrepresents completed requirements or attempts to obtain, obtains, or renews a license to practice athletic training through any fraudulent means shall be considered in violation of this part and subject to disciplinary action outlined in Rule 64B33-5.001(4)(q), F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 468.705, 468.711 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 468.711(2) FS. History–New 8-4-98, Formerly 64B30-25.0031, Amended 8-22-00, 3-6-07, 8-12-08, 7-29-09, 1-16-12, 10-2-12, 1-5-16,_______.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Training

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Athletic Training

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 24, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 27, 2018