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FL S0648
Bill
Status
2/1/2019
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Mayfield
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AI Summary
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Licensed dentists in Florida must complete at least 2 hours of continuing education on the safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances as part of their biennial renewal requirements
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The 2-hour controlled substances requirement is included within the existing 30-hour continuing education mandate, not in addition to it
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Continuing education programs must contribute directly to dental education and can include lectures, study clubs, postgraduate courses, scientific conventions, research, graduate study, teaching, or clinical service
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The bill changes the statutory language from "not less than" to "at least" 30 hours of continuing education
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Continuing Education for Dentists
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 549 (Ch. 2019-111)
4/23/2019