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FL S0648

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/1/2019

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Mayfield

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The 2-hour controlled substances requirement is included within the existing 30-hour continuing education mandate, not in addition to it

  • 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

  • The bill changes the statutory language from "not less than" to "at least" 30 hours of continuing education

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/19/2019
Innovation, Industry, and Technology3/5/2019
Health Policy2/15/2019

Full Bill Text

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