The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the continuing education requirements with regard to reactivation of an inactive license.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Osteopathic Medicine

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B15-13.002Continuing Education Requirements for Reactivation

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendment is intended to clarify the continuing education requirements with regard to reactivation of an inactive license.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendment requires at least 10 of the 20 continuing medical education (CME) hours to be AOA Category 1A hours. Additionally, at least 5 of the CME hours must be in compliance with Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C.

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: 459.009(2) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 459.009(1) 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 Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Osteopathic Medicine/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B15-13.002 Continuing Education Requirements for Reactivation.

(1) Every license holder pursuant to Chapter 459, F.S., whose license has been inactive for more than one (1) year shall be required to complete continuing education requirements as a condition for reactivating his license.

(2) The continuing education requirements shall be twenty (20) attendance hours for each year the license was inactive; of these 20 hours, at least 10 must be AOA Category 1A hours. At least five (5) seven of the continuing medical education hours required for renewal shall be as found in paragraph 64B15-13.001(1)(a), F.A.C.

(3) The courses listed in Rule 64B15-13.001, F.A.C., shall constitute the list of approved courses under this rule.

Rulemaking Authority 459.009(2) FS. Law Implemented 459.009(1) FS. History–New 10-23-79, Amended 4-17-85, Formerly 21R-13.02, Amended 5-13-87, Formerly 21R-13.002, Amended 1-10-94, Formerly 61F9-13.002, Amended 8-27-95, Formerly 59W-13.002, Amended 12-9-97, 2-9-05,___________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Osteopathic Medicine

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Osteopathic Medicine
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 17, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 25, 2013