Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) An
application for registration as a course instructor shall be electronically
submitted to the Department by the individual on Form DFS-H2-398, Instructor
Application, which is incorporated by reference in Rule
69B-228.180, F.A.C.
(2) Providers shall certify that course
instructors are: registered with the Department; experienced and qualified in
the subject matter to be taught; qualified to act as an instructor in
accordance with the criteria listed in paragraph (2)(a) or (b), below; and not
disqualified pursuant to paragraph (2)(c), below.
(a) For all continuing education courses, a
registered instructor must meet at least one of the following requirements:
1. Have at least 10 years working experience
in the subject matter in the last 20 years.
2. Have at least 200 hours instructing in the
subject matter in the last 4 years.
3. Possess a chartered property and casualty
underwriter (CPCU) or chartered life underwriter (CLU) designation.
4. Have a Risk Management Insurance
degree.
5. Membership in the
Florida Bar Association with minimum of 2 years of law practice or counsel in
the subject area being taught.
(b) For all continuing education courses, a
registered instructor must meet at least two of the following requirements:
1. Have at least 5 years working experience
in the subject matter in the last 10 years.
2. Have at least 40 hours of instructional
experience in the last 4 years.
3.
Possess a Bachelors degree or higher in the subject matter.
4. Possess a professional designation
recognized by the insurance industry in the subject matter.
(c) A provider shall not authorize an
instructor to teach an approved course if:
1.
The instructor has had a license revoked by this state or any other state,
country or territory;
2. The
instructor has otherwise violated any insurance regulation, including this rule
chapter;
3. The instructor has been
found guilty of or has pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to a felony or crime
punishable by imprisonment of one year or more under the laws of the United
States of America or of any state thereof or under the laws of any country,
or
4. The instructor is not in
compliance with any continuing education requirements;
5. The instructor is a Department
employee.
(3)
Providers shall maintain as a part of the providers' records a written
statement from each instructor certifying that the instructor is qualified as
an instructor, the basis for qualification, and that the instructor shall
comply with all course requirements as outlined in this rule chapter.
(4) Providers shall immediately terminate the
qualified status of any instructor at any time before or after being approved
as an instructor for any of the following:
(a)
The instructor is found not to qualify.
(b) The instructor becomes disqualified
pursuant to paragraph (2)(c), above.
(5) The Department shall have the right to
review provider records of instructors.
(6) Providers are responsible for verifying
eligibility of instructors before the course is offered.
(7) Instructors for approved courses shall
display a photo ID to any Department auditor who conducts an official audit
during their instruction time.
(8)
(a) Instructors shall have the authority and
responsibility to deny credit to anyone who disrupts the class or is
inattentive.
(b) It shall be
considered a violation of this rule if an instructor knowingly allows the
following activities of students during approved class time:
1. Sleeping;
2. Reading of non-course books, newspapers,
or other non-course material;
3.
Using a cellular phone or other electronic device except to take class notes or
to complete mathematical or other course-related exercises;
4. Leaving the class other than during an
authorized break or emergency.
(9) Guest Lecturers.
(a) Providers may use guest lecturers:
1. Only in conjunction with seminar
courses.
2. When at least one
qualified instructor is also present.
(b) Department employees may be permitted to
serve as guest lecturers or presenters if accompanied by a qualified instructor
for the appropriate course. Such instances shall be approved in advance by the
Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Licensing, in conjunction with the
course approval process.
(c) A
resume of the guest lecturer shall be maintained in the provider's records for
a minimum of 5 years after the offering of the course.
(10) Providers shall provide a list of all
qualifying instructors and guest lecturers who will teach an approved course in
conjunction with the submission of a course or course offering
application.
Rulemaking Authority
624.308,
626.2816,
648.26(1)(a),
648.386(4) FS.
Law Implemented 624.307(1),
626.2815,
626.2816,
626.869(5),
648.386 FS.
New 8-17-93, Amended 4-11-94, 2-28-95, 4-29-01, Formerly
4-228.060, Amended 1-17-05, 4-12-17.
