(1) Pursuant to Florida Statutes § 456.0301, 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.

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    (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 Florida Statutes § 459.022
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 456.0301(2). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 456.0301. History-New 7-11-18, Amended 11-15-18, 4-18-21.