For Rule 64B5-12.013, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education for prescribing of controlled substances and to update language regarding approval of those courses. For Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Dentistry

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B5-12.013Continuing Education Requirements; Specific Continuing Education Course Requirements; and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification

64B5-12.0185Standards for Board Approval of Pro Bono Programs

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B5-12.013, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to update the requirements for continuing education for prescribing of controlled substances and to update language regarding approval of those courses. For Rule 64B5-12.0185, F.A.C., the Board proposes the rule amendment to add a pro bono program approved by the Board.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Continuing Education Requirements; Board Approval of Pro Bono Programs.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 466.004(4), 466.0135, 466.014 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(9), 456.0301, 456.031, 456.033, 466.0135, 466.014, 466.017(4) FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jennifer Wenhold, Executive Director, Board of Dentistry/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.