Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B32-6.005 - Provider Approval and Renewal Procedures
Current through Reg. 47, No. 249; December 28, 2021
(1) The provider seeking approval shall:
Make application and profile electronically and allow a minimum of 90 days prior to the date the offering begins, and submit the form entitled APPLY TO BE A CE PROVIDER on FORM DH-MQA-CEB-1, May 2006 which was adopted and incorporated by reference in Department of Health Rule 64B-5.003, F.A.C., and is available at https://www.https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_index.asp along with a minimum of one course for approval and the following:
(a) A statement of the educational goals and
objectives of the program, including the criteria for successful completion of
the program as explained to attendees;
(b) A detailed course outline or syllabus,
including such items as method of instruction, and testing materials, if
any;
(c) A current curriculum vitae
of each speaker or lecturer appearing in the program;
(d) The procedure to be used for recording
attendance of those attendees seeking to apply for continuing education credit
and the procedure for certification of attendance; and
(e) A sample certificate of
completion.
(f) Sample
evaluation.
(g) The $250
application fee.
(h) Submit a
minimum of one (1) offering for the Board's review.
(2) All course offerings shall be relevant to
the practice of respiratory care as defined in Section 468.352(4), F.S., must
be offered for the purpose of keeping licensees apprised of advancements and
new developments in the practice of respiratory care, and is designed to
enhance learning and skills consistent with contemporary standards for the
profession.
(3) Provider approval
shall be granted for each biennium in which the provider meets the requirements
of this rule. Provider approval shall expire on January 31 of each
even-numbered year. In the event a provider applies for approval at a time
other than the beginning of a biennium, any approval will expire at the end of
the biennium in which the application was made.
(4) Every provider shall:
(a) Notify the Board through CE Broker, of
any change in contact persons or any significant alterations or changes in the
content, goals or objectives, or syllabus of the program, or in the instructors
of the program.
(b) Be subject to
periodic review to determine if the program continues to meet the requirements
of this rule.
(c) Allow for
evaluation of the program by every participant.
(d) Maintain all records pertaining to the
program for a period of not less than four (4) years from the date of the
offering.
(5) The Board
may utilize the assistance of a representative, expert groups, or individuals
as appropriate in implementing these rules.
(6) The Board may audit providers as
necessary to assure that the requirements of this rule are met. Failure to
document compliance with these requirements or the furnishing of false or
misleading information regarding compliance shall be grounds for
discipline.
(7) Providers seeking
renewal shall make application electronically a minimum of 90 days prior to the
first offering in the new biennium on the form entitled RENEW CE
PROVIDERSHIP-FORM DH-MQA-CEB-8, May 2006 adopted and incorporated by reference
in the Department of Health Rule
64B-5.003,
F.A.C., and available at https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_index.asp.
The biennial renewal fee for providers shall be $220.00.
(8) The provider seeking initial approval for
home study, self directed or anytime courses shall comply with the provisions
of subsections (1) through (3), and providers seeking to renew approval as a
provider of home study, self directed, or anytime courses shall comply with the
provisions of subsections (4) through (7).
(a)
In addition to the credit exclusion for recertification, review, refresher or
preparatory courses as provided in Rule
64B32-6.004,
F.A.C., a home study course submission shall not include reprints from
textbooks.
(b) Each home study
course submitted for the Board's review shall not exceed 12 hours in length as
defined in Rule
64B32-6.002,
F.A.C.
(c) Instead of the
information submitted for in-person programs, the provider shall submit the
following for pre-approval:
1. A statement of
the educational goals and objectives of the program, including the criteria for
successful completion of the program and the number of correct answers required
on the test by a participant to receive credit for having taken the
program;
2. All materials to be
read by the participant, and the testing questions to be answered for
successful completion;
3. A current
curriculum vitae of each person substantially involved in the preparation of
the substance of the program;
4.
The identification procedures for verification that the named licensee has
taken the home study course;
5. A
sample certificate of completion; and
6. If not completely original, references and
permission for use or reprint of any copyrighted materials regardless of
source.
(9)
The provider seeking home study, self directed, or anytime course approval for
electronically delivered productions including but not limited to audio or
video tape, DVD, CD, or other media delivery devices or methods also shall
understand and agree:
(a) Not more than one
offering shall be submitted per tape, DVD, CD or other media delivery device or
method.
(b) Each tape, DVD, CD or
other media delivery device or method shall contain a maximum of four contact
hours worth of material.
(c) The
offering shall begin with an introduction of the speaker(s) and with a
statement of the educational objectives of the program, including the criteria
for successful completion of the program.
(d) Approval for an offering related to
respiratory care services shall expire at the end of the biennium; however, the
offering may be renewed, if unchanged without resubmission of the offering
itself. If changed, the course may be resubmitted for consideration by the
Board with changes if accompanied by a statement that the offering is current
and reflective of advancements and new developments regarding respiratory care
services. If changed, the course shall be submitted not fewer than 90 days
prior to its being offered in the new biennium.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 456.025(7), 468.361 FS. Law Implemented 456.025(7), 468.361 FS.
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