The Board proposes the rule amendments for Rules 64B19-18.002 and 64B19-18.003, F.A.C. to clarify existing language. The Board proposes the rule amendment for Rule 64B19-18.008, F.A.C., to update language regarding the standards ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Psychology

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B19-18.002Use of the Title Sex Therapist

64B19-18.003Qualifications to Practice Hypnosis

64B19-18.008Board Approval of Specialty Certifying Bodies

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendments for Rules 64B19-18.002 and 64B19-18.003, F.A.C. to clarify existing language. The Board proposes the rule amendment for Rule 64B19-18.008, F.A.C., to update language regarding the standards for certifying bodies.

SUMMARY: For Rules 64B19-18.002 and 64B19-18.003, F.A.C., existing language will be clarified. For Rule 64B19-18.008, F.A.C., language will be updated regarding the regarding the standards for certifying bodies.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: During discussion of the economic impact of this rule at its Board meeting, the Board concluded that this rule change will not have any impact on licensees and their businesses or the businesses that employ them. The rule will not increase any fees, business costs, personnel costs, will not decrease profit opportunities, and will not require any specialized knowledge to comply. This change will not increase any direct or indirect regulatory costs. Hence, the Board determined that a Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 490.004(4), 490.0141, 490.0143, 490.0149 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 490.003(4), 490.0141, 490.0143, 490.0149 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253; [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B19-18.002 Use of the Title Sex Therapist.

Prior to holding oneself out as a sex therapist, a psychologist must have received training in the provision of psychological health services and shall have completed a minimum of 150 clock hours of education which meets the requirements of Rule 64B19-13.003, F.A.C., in the specific area of sex therapy and in the interaction between sex therapy and the general provision of psychological health services.

Rulemaking Authority 490.004(4), 490.0143 FS. Law Implemented 490.003(4), 490.0143 FS. History–New 7-11-89, Formerly 21U-20.002, 61F13-20.002, 59AA-18.002, Amended 9-18-97,                                        .

 

64B19-18.003 Qualifications to Practice Hypnosis.

The practice of hypnosis as defined in Chapter 485, F.S., is permitted by a licensed psychologist who qualifies as designated by this rule. Basic hypnosis is defined as the use of hypnotic approaches for the purpose of stress management, self-hypnosis, guided imagery, or relaxation and shall be practiced only by those licensees who have successfully completed a total of at least 10 clock hours of education which meets the requirements for approval set forth in Rule 64B19-13.003, F.A.C., in basic hypnosis.

Rulemaking Authority 490.004(4), 490.0141 FS. Law Implemented 490.003(4), 490.0141 FS. History–New 6-1-89, Formerly 21U-20.003, 61F13-20.003, 59AA-18.003, Amended 11-23-97,                                     .

 

64B19-18.008 Board Approval of Specialty Certifying Bodies.

To obtain Board approval as a certifying body, eligible to grant formal recognition declaring a licensed psychologist to be a “certified psychology specialist,” board-certified psychology specialist,” or a “psychology diplomate,” pursuant to Section 490.0149, F.S., an applicant shall file a petition demonstrating that it:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Has established standards for specialized practice of psychology and adopts the American Psychological Association (APA) “Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct,” effective June 1, 2003, with amendments effective June 1, 2010 and January 1, 2017, to guide the practice of its members. The code is incorporated by reference and available for inspection at the Board office as well as at: www.apa.org/ethics/code2002.html; and,

(4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 490.0149, 490.004(4) FS. Law Implemented 490.0149 FS. History–New 11-1-07,                                    .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 30, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 18, 2020