The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the rule language for continuing education requirements, definitions, and procedure for approval of attendance at continuing education courses.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Medicine

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B8-52.001Continuing Education Requirements

64B8-52.002Definitions

64B8-52.003Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the rule language for continuing education requirements, definitions, and procedure for approval of attendance at continuing education courses.

SUMMARY: To update the rule language.

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 concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board 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: 478.43(1), (4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.033, 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) 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, Board of Medicine Electrolysis Council, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # A04, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B8-52.001 Continuing Education Requirements.

(1) No change.

(2) Each licensed electrologist shall submit proof satisfactory to the Council of participation in appropriate continuing education. During each biennium, as established by the Department, each licensee must earn 20 contact hours of continuing education except as provided in subsection (3), of this rule. A minimum of 10 contact hours must be completed live through either in-person or through remote or distance learning courses as defined in Rule 64B8-52.002(6), F.A.C.  Up to 10 contact hours may be completed as home study hours as defined in Rule 64B8-52.002(4), F.A.C..

(3) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 478.50(4)(a), (b) FS. History–New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.001, 61F6-77.001, Amended 5-11-95, Formerly 59R-52.001, Amended 5-10-04,                                 .

 

64B8-52.002 Definitions.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) “Home study courses” are those courses which are not provided live and are provided in an asynchronous manner.  These courses include, but are not limited to, digital media courses, mail-order courses, courses with pre-recorded video instruction, pre-programed computer courses, smart phone applications, home study, directed study and other self-education courses.

(5)(4) “One (1) contact hour” equals a minimum of fifty (50) minutes. One-half (1/2 or .5) contact hour equals a minimum of twenty-five (25) minutes.

(6) “Remote or distance learning courses” are those courses which are offered live through electronic communication and are delivered in a manner that monitors attendance, minimizes distractions, and allows for synchronous communication between the instructor and the attendee.

(7)(5) “Offering” means a planned educational experience dealing with a specific content based on the stated learner objectives.

(8)(6) “Orientation.” – Standard Agency Operation is the means by which electrologists are introduced to the philosophy, goals, policies, procedures, role expectations, physical facilities and special services in a specific work setting. Orientation does not meet the continuing education requirement for the purpose of these rules.

(9)(7) “Participation” means sharing in the learning experience in order to achieve the stated learner objectives.

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. History–New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.002, 61F6-77.002, Formerly 59R-52.002,                               .

 

64B8-52.003 Procedure for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses.

(1) through (3) No change.

(4) Continuing education per biennium may also include:

(a) Up to ten hours of approved home study courses required for license renewal.

(a)(b) Up to 2 hours in the area of risk management by attending a Board meeting in which another licensee is being disciplined, or by serving as volunteer expert witness in a disciplinary case.

(b)(c) A maximum of 6 contact hours for the presentation of an electrology related course or program as either the lecturer of the course or program or as the author of the course materials. Each licensee who is participating as either a lecturer or author of an electrology related course or program shall receive credit for the portion of the offering he/she presented or authored up to the total hours awarded for the offering.

1. through 3. No change.

Rulemaking Authority 478.43(1), (4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 456.033, 478.43(4), 478.50(2), (4)(a), (b) FS. History–New 6-1-93, Formerly 21M-77.003, 61F6-77.003, Amended 5-11-95, Formerly 59R-52.003, Amended 2-9-98, 2-16-99, 2-17-00, 9-21-00, 8-13-02, 4-26-09, 2-28-17, 1-5-20,                               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Medicine Electrolysis Council

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Medicine Electrolysis Council

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: February 5, 2021

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: March 18, 2021