64B12-15.003: Standards for Continuing Professional Education
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes amending the rule to delete language regarding contact lens theory continuing education courses and add language regarding classroom disruptions by personal communication devices.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Contact lens theory continuing education courses and personal communication devices in classroom settings.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.013(7), 484.005, 484.008(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(6), (7), 484.008(3) 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 WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Opticianry, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:
64B12-15.003 Standards for Continuing Professional Education.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Continuing professional education courses must contribute to the advancement, extension or enhancement of professional skills and knowledge in the practice of opticianry or the management of a practice. For biennial renewal, twenty hours of continuing education shall be required as follows:
(a) Eleven (11) Thirteen (13) hours must be directly related to the technical practice of opticianry. If the licensee is a Board Certified Optician, four (4) of those eleven (11) thirteen (13) hours shall consist of technical courses related to contact lens theory and practice;
(b) through (c) No change.
(d) Two (2) hours must relate to the prevention of medical errors. The course must be approved by the Board and shall include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety; and;
(e) through (f) No change.
(4) Upon application, a continuing education program which meets the following minimum criteria shall be approved by the Board. The program provider must document and submit at least the following:
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) The name and a current detailed curriculum vitae of any instructor or lecturer reflecting competency, qualifications, education, and experience in the subject matter;
(e) through (f) No change.
(g) For courses involving classroom instruction, a copy of rules designed to minimize classroom distractions to which rules shall include those against disruptive behavior not conducive to learning talking, and the use of personal communication devices cordless telephones or audible pagers;
(h) through (i) No change.
(5) through (7) No change.
Specific Authority 456.013(7), 484.005, 484.008(3) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(6), (7), 484.008(3) FS. History–New 10-12-80, Formerly 21P-15.03, Amended 3-5-87, 8-10-87, 10-29-87, 1-6-88, 6-11-92, Formerly 21P-15.003, Amended 4-17-94, Formerly 61G13-15.003, Amended 3-14-95, Formerly 59U-15.003, Amended 4-20-99, 12-31-00, 10-29-02, 4-23-03, 4-11-06,_________.