To update the provisions relating to obtaining credits relating to domestic violence.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
School Psychology

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B21-502.001: Continuing Education
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To update the provisions relating to obtaining credits relating to domestic violence.
SUMMARY: The department proposes to amend the rule to clarify that the required 2 hours of coursework on domestic violence are to be taken once every six years.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: The agency has determined that this rule will not have an impact on small business. A SERC has been prepared by the agency.
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: 490.007(2), 490.0085, 490.015 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 490.007(2), 490.0085 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3250

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B21-502.001 Continuing Education.

Every applicant for licensure renewal shall complete 30 hours of continuing education credit. Two of the 30 hours must be taken every third period of licensure renewal on domestic violence consistent with Section 456.031, F.S. Two of the 30 hours must be on the prevention of medical errors consistent with Section 456.013, F.S. Every six years, each licensee shall complete two hours of continuing psychological education on domestic violence as defined in Section 741.28, F.S., as a part of and not in addition to the hours required for biennial licensure renewal. The licensee shall retain for six years certificates of attendance or other records to document the completion of the continuing education requirement. The Department will audit at random a number of licensees as is necessary to assure that the continuing education requirements are met.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 490.007(2), 490.0085, 490.015 FS. Law Implemented 456.013, 490.007(2), 490.0085 FS. History–New 4-13-82, Amended 11-27-83, 2-21-85, Formerly 21U-502.01, Amended 12-26-91, 6-24-92, Formerly 21U-502.001, 61E9-502.001, Amended 10-16-01, 10-22-02, 12-26-06,_______.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Allen Hall
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ana M. Viamonte Ros, M.D. M.P.H., State Surgeon General
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: August 12, 2009
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: June 19, 2009