Section 64B8-13.008 - Requirement for Continuing Education Course on Prescribing Controlled Substances(1) Pursuant to Section 456.0301, F.S., by January 31, 2019, all physicians who are registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Agency and authorized to prescribe controlled substances must complete a 2-hour course on prescribing controlled substances.(2) The 2-hour controlled substances prescribing course shall be included in the total hours required for continuing education renewal purposes.(3) This rule requirement is not applicable to physician assistants licensed pursuant to Section 458.347, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B8-13.008
Rulemaking Authority 456.0301(2) FS. Law Implemented 456.0301 FS.
Adopted by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 129, July 3, 2018 effective 7/15/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 44, Number 168, August 28, 2018 effective 9/10/2018, Amended by Florida Register Volume 46, Number 224, November 17, 2020 effective 11/30/2020.New 7-15-18, Amended 9-10-18, 11-30-20.