The are highlights of Rule Changes in Florida Optometry

1. Optometry Rule Changes in 2003 64B13-4.004, F.A.C. – Manner of Application 11/3/2003 (5) Applicants are required to complete a 2-hour course relating to prevention of medical errors as part of the licensure process. 64B13-5.001, F.A.C. – Hours Requirement 3/20/2003 (d) All licensees are responsible for maintaining appropriate records of completed continuing education for the past two biennium's.

2. Optometry Rule Changes in 2003 64B13-5.002,F.A.C.- Criteria for Approval 8/19/2003 All non- TQ (non-CEE ) COPE approved and COPE numbered courses shall be approved by the board. All TQ (CEE) courses must be approved by the Board prior to the course.

5. Optometry Rule changes in 2004 64B13-5.003, F.A.C.- Exemption of Spouse of Member of Armed Forces from License Renewal Requirements 8/29/2004- an O.D. spouse is exempt from all licensure renewal provisions while his/her spouse was called for active duty within the Armed Forces. 64B13-6.001, F.A.C.- Fees 8/29/2004- Renewal Fees are $300, initial branch office $100, more than 1 branch office $25/office, change of status $300, initial fee for entity providing CE $25, biennial renewal fee for providing CE $25.

29. Jurisprudence Websites Florida Board of Optometry: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry/op_meeting.html Florida Optometry Board Rules: (pp 565-597) http://fac.dos.state.fl.us/faconline/chapter64.pdf https://www.flrules.org/gateway/Division.asp?DivID=304 Florida Optometry Board Statutes : www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/optometry/op_statutes.html http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=Ch0463/titl0463.htm&StatuteYear=2008&Title=%2D%3E2008%2D%3EChapter%20463