The proposed rule amendments are intended clarify the requirements for instruction on HIV and AIDS at the time of initial licensure; and to clarify the requirement for HIV and AIDS continuing education and prevention of medical errors continuing ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Athletic Training

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B33-2.002: Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
64B33-2.003: Requirements for Continuing Education
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended clarify the requirements for instruction on HIV and AIDS at the time of initial licensure; and to clarify the requirement for HIV and AIDS continuing education and prevention of medical errors continuing education at the time of licensure renewal.
SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments require a minimum of one hour of HIV and AIDS continuing education at the time of initial licensure and at the time of licensure renewal. In addition, the amendments also acknowledge the statutory requirement of a two-hour course in the prevention of medical errors at the time of licensure renewal, and clarify other continuing education requirements.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board has determined that the proposed rule amendment does not have an impact on small business.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013, 456.034, 468.705, 468.711 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.034, 468.707(2), 468.711(2), (3) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Foster, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B33-2.002 Requirement for Instruction on Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

(1) Each applicant, for initial licensure and at biennial renewal, shall complete a Board approved educational course of a minimum of one hour on HIV and AIDS and shall submit a certificate of completion form from the provider of such course with the application. A copy of the certificate will satisfy this requirement.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.034, 468.705, 468.711 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.034, 468.707(2), 468.711(2), (3) FS. History–New 5-29-96, Formerly 61-25.003, 64B30-25.003, Amended 8-22-00,_________.

 

64B33-2.003 Requirements for Continuing Education.

(1) In the 24 months preceding each biennial renewal period, every athletic trainer licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XIII, F.S., shall be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board. However, athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the second half of the biennium shall be required to complete only 12 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board prior to renewal. The hours of continuing education required for renewal must include a minimum of one hour in HIV/AIDS as described in Rule 64B33-2.002, F.A.C., and a two-hour course in prevention of medical errors required by Section 456.013(7), F.S. The continuing education requirement includes current certification in cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation at the professional rescue level from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent. Athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the 90 days preceding a renewal period shall not be required to complete any continuing education for that renewal period.

(2) through (3) No change.

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

(a) Courses, professional development activities, and publication activities approved by the Board of Certification (BOC) in BOC Category A or B;

(b) Courses approved by The Athletic Trainers' Association of Florida in BOC Category A or B;

(b)(c) Post-certification courses in athletic training sponsored by a college or university approved by the United States Department of Education which provides a curriculum for athletic trainers in BOC Category C.

(5) Home study Category A (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.

(6) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 456.013, 456.034(5), 468.705, 468.711(2), (3) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.034, 468.711(2) FS. History–New 8-4-98, Formerly 64B30-25.0031, Amended 8-22-00, 3-6-07, 8-12-08,_________.

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: April 17, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: May 8, 2009