The Board proposes to amend the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Optometry

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    64B13-5.001Hours Requirement

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to amend the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Continuing education.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(7), 463.005(1), 463.007(3), (4) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 463.007 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 REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.

Document Information

Subject:
Continuing education.
Purpose:
The Board proposes to amend the rule to clarify that only 2 hours of Florida jurisprudence and 2 hours of Prevention of Medical Errors coursework will be credited towards the 30 hour requirement; and to review the rule for any changes resulting from Chapter 2013-26, Laws of Florida
Rulemaking Authority:
456.013(7), 463.005(1), 463.007(3), (4) FS.
Law:
456.013(7), 463.007 FS.
Contact:
William Miller, Executive Director, Board of Optometry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B13-5.001. Hours Requirement