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the Department of Health, and sent to the Department in Tallahassee. A copy of the citation shall accompany the payment of the fine and costs. (5) The Department of Health shall periodically, submit a report to the Board regarding the number and nature of the citations issued, the penalties imposed, and the level of compliance. Page 21 of 26 Rulemaking Authority 456.077 FS. Law Implemented 456.072(3), 456.077 FS. History–New 5-19-96, Formerly 59R-74.006, 64B8-74.006, Amended 1-6-02, 5-31-04, 2-23-06, 3-28-10, 9-15-10. 64B32-5.008 Notice of Noncompliance. In accordance with Sections 120.695 and 456.073, F.S., the Board shall issue a notice of noncompliance as a first response to a minor violation of a rule. Failure of a licensee to take action to correct the violation within 15 days shall result in either the issuance of a citation when appropriate or the initiation of regular disciplinary proceedings. The minor violations which shall result in a notice of noncompliance are: (1) Failure to notify of a change of address within 60 days as required by Rule 64B32-1.006, F.A.C. (2) Non-intentional issuance of a bad check to the Department under Section 486.125(1)(k), F.S. Specific Authority 120.695, 456.073(3), 486.025 FS. Law Implemented 120.695, 456.073(3) FS. History–New 5-31-04. CHAPTER 64B32-6 BOARD OF RESPIRATORY CARE - CONTINUING EDUCATION 64B32-6.001 Continuing Education Requirement. 64B32-6.002 Definitions. 64B32-6.003 Citations. (Repealed) 64B32-6.004 Procedures for Approval of Attendance at Continuing Education Courses. 64B32-6.005 Provider Approval and Renewal Procedures. 64B32-6.006 AIDS Education and Medical Error Prevention Education. 64B32-6.007 Continuing Education Requirements for Reactivation of License. 64B32-6.001 Continuing Education Requirement. (1) The Legislature and the Board have determined that competency in delivery of respiratory care services is enhanced by continuous updating of knowledge and skills. To this end, continuing education is required as a condition for renewal of licensure of all respiratory care licensees. (2) Each licensee shall submit proof satisfactory to the Board of participation in appropriate continuing education. During each biennium, as established by the Department, each licensee must earn 24 hours of continuing education credit including those earned as provided in this rule. None of these hours can be obtained by taking Basic Life Support (BLS) training. No more than five (5) hours per biennium shall be awarded for completion of courses focusing on risk management. (3) Those persons initially licensed during the second year of a biennium are exempt from the continuing education requirements, except for the Medical Errors course and HIV/AIDS course and the Florida laws and rules course, pursuant to subsection (5) of this rule, for their first renewal. Continuing education requirements must be met for each biennium thereafter. (4) A licensee who holds a current license as a Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) or holds a current license in another health care profession may satisfy the continuing education requirement for issuance of the Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) or renewal of the CRT license with hours counted toward renewal of another license as long as the hours meet all the requirements of this rule chapter. (5) A licensee may be required to earn continuing education credit hours which include the following: (a) Florida laws and rules Mandatory for all licensees: 2 credit hours pursuant to subsection 64B32-6.001(5), F.A.C. Licensees may earn up to 8 continuing education hours per biennium by attending meetings of the Board of Respiration Care, but no more than 2 of those hours will be credited to satisfying the Florida laws and rules requirement. (b) Prevention of Medical Errors Mandatory for all licensees: 2 hours in a board-approved continuing education course pursuant to Rule 64B32-6.006, F.A.C. (c) HIV/AIDS Mandatory for the initial renewal of all licensees, optional for subsequent renewals: At least 3 hours but no more than 5 hours pursuant to Rule 64B32-6.006, F.A.C. The course must be taken within the last five (5) years prior to either initial Page 22 of 26 licensure or