61G3-16.0092: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Education Provider Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Continuing education providers are required to submit proof electronically to DBPR that a licensee has taken a course. Section 455.2178(1), Florida Statutes, was recently amended to provide a specific time period within which the providers must submit the proof. The amendment conforms the rule to the specific time period provided by the statute.
SUMMARY: Continuing education providers are required to submit proof electronically to DBPR that a licensee has taken a course. Section 455.2178(1), Florida Statutes, was recently amended to provide a specific time period within which the providers must submit the proof. The amendment conforms the rule to the specific time period provided by the statute.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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: 455.2228, 476.064(4) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.2228 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: Robyn Barineau, Executive Director, Board of Cosmetology, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0750
THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:
61G3-16.0092 Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) Education Provider Requirements.
(1) through (5) No change.
(6) Providers shall maintain a system of recordkeeping which provides for storage of approved courses. Providers shall maintain a roster of participants for four years. The records and roster shall be available for inspection by the Board or Department. Providers must electronically provide to the Department a list of attendees taking the course for continuing education purposes within 30 business days of the completion of the course or prior to the licensee’s renewal date, whichever occurs sooner. However, the continuing education provider shall electronically report to the Department completion of a licensee’s course within 10 business days beginning on the 30th day before the renewal deadline or prior to the renewal date, whichever occurs sooner. The list of attendees submitted electronically to the Department shall not include applicants taking the course for initial licensure. For home study courses, the provider must electronically supply the list of those individuals successfully completing the course by the 5th of the month following the calendar month in which the provider received documentation and was able to determine the successful completion of the course by the licensee. This list shall include the provider’s name and provider number, the name and license number of the attendee, the date the course was completed and the course number. Failure to comply with the time and form requirements will result in disciplinary action taken against the provider.
Specific Authority 455.2228, 476.064(4) FS. Law Implemented 455.2178, 455.2179, 455.2228 FS. History–New 9-12-01, Amended 11-2-06,________.