This amendment clarifies the requirements for continuing education program approval.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Occupational Therapy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64B11-6.001Continuing Education Program Approval
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This amendment clarifies the requirements for continuing education program approval.
SUMMARY: Continuing education program approval.
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: 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(8), 456.025, 468.204, 468.219(2) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.219(2), 468.221 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B11-6.001 Continuing Education Program Approval.

(1) Continuing education credit will be awarded only for completion of licensed programs or those that are Board-approved as provided in this rule. Continuing education program providers seeking initial licensure approval by the Board shall pay a fee of $250. Continuing education providers seeking renewal of provider status shall also pay a $250 fee each biennium. To receive Board approval, a continuing education program:

(a) (b) No change.

(c) Shall have its sponsor submit to the Board at least the following:

1. No change;

2. A detailed course outline or syllabus, including such items as method of instruction, testing materials, if any, and identify whether the course is interactive or noninteractive;

3. through 5. No change.

(2) through (4) No change.

(5) Courses and programs not approved in subsection (1) or (4) above shall be approved as appropriate continuing education if said course or program meets the following criteria:

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) The licensee must retain such receipts, vouchers, certificates, or other papers to document completion of the required continuing education for a period of not less than four (4) years from the date the course was taken. The Board will randomly audit licensees to assure the continuing education requirements have been met. Upon being audited, the licensee shall provide documentation to the Board within 30 days that shows proof of compliance with the continuing education requirements imposed herein.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013(8), 456.025, 468.204, 468.219(2) FS. Law Implemented 468.219(2), 468.221 FS. History–New 8-1-95, Amended 8-27-96, Formerly 59R-65.001, Amended 7-21-98, 4-25-01, 6-25-02, 10-29-02, 3-28-04,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Occupational Therapy
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Occupational Therapy
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 8, 2013
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 19, 2013