The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the revised language and applications.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B14-4.003Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure

64B14-4.005Documentation of Eligibility for Registration

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the revised language and applications.

SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments intend to update the revised language and applications.

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: 468.802, 468.803 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 456.0635, 468.803 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: Janet Hartman, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.

(1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist, prosthetist, orthotic fitter, orthotic fitter assistant, or pedorthist under section 468.803(5)(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), F.S., the applicant must submit an Orthotist, Prosthetist, Orthotist – Prosthetist, Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant, Pedorthist – Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, 7/202008/2017, herein incorporated by reference, which is available at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-09988, or at the Board’s website http://floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov/, and provide:

(a) An official transcript from the regionally accredited institution at which the applicant’s Baccalaureate or post-graduate Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.

(b) No Change.

(c) If the applicant completed a residency program certified by NCOPE, documentation from NCOPE certifying completion of the residency program an original letter from the head of the residency program attesting to successful completion of the program.

(d)1. If the applicant completed an internship, documentation from the qualified supervisor a patient log signed by the applicant’s qualified supervisor(s), including the types of patients treated, the types of treatment provided, and the number of hours worked, that specifies the number of hours worked demonstrates compliance with rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., or

2. The Board will shall accept written documentation from NCOPE ABC establishing the completion of an internship. Such documentation must be submitted to the Board office directly from NCOPE ABC and must demonstrate the applicant’s internship was in compliance with rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C.

(e) No change.

(f) Sections 468.803(4)(a)2., (4)(b)2., (5)(a)2., and (5)(b)2., F.S., require that an applicant for examination or license must first complete a 1 year qualified experience internship or residency. Experience gained in Florida, either through a residency or internship, is deemed “qualified” beginning only after the issuance date of a valid Registration to practice in Florida as either an intern ora resident.

(2) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter under section 468.803(5)(c), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) No change.

(b) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management. An original or certified copy of a certificate of completion of the Trulife Healthcare or the Surgical Appliance Industries orthotics course and examination

(c) through (e) No change.

(3) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotic fitter assistant under section 468.803(5)(d), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) No change.

(b) Proof of successful completion of an orthotic fitter pre-certification course consisting of a minimum of 32 hours and approved by the American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics. Alternative orthotic fitter courses consisting of at least 32 hours may be considered by the Board when the following knowledge and skills are documented: anatomy and physiology, pathologies, biomechanics, patient assessment, treatment plans, equipment and tools, follow-up plans, and practice management. An original or certified copy of a certificate of completion of the Trulife Healthcare or the Surgical Appliance Industries orthotics course and examination .

(c) through (d) No change.

(4) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as a pedorthist under section 468.803(5)(e), F.S., the applicant must provide at a minimum:

(a) through (b) No change.

(c) Documentation from a qualified supervisor specifying A patient log signed by the applicant’s qualified supervisor(s), including the types of patients treated, the types of treatment provided, and the number of hours worked.

(d) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 456.0635, 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10, Amended 6-19-12, 11-13-12, 6-10-13, 3-5-15, 10-21-18,                        .

 

64B14-4.005 Documentation of Eligibility for Registration.

Each In order to establish eligibility for registration as an orthotic, prosthetic, or orthotic-prosthetic, resident participating in a residency program in this state shall register with the Board within sixty (60) days of the date of commencement of residency using the or intern under section 468.803(3)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit a completed Internship/Orthotist or Prosthetist Application for Initial Residency Registration, form number DH-MQA 1126, 7/2020 8/2017, hereby adopted and incorporated by reference, which is available from: http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-      09325, or the Board office or at the Board’s website http://floridasorthotistsprosthetists.gov/, and provide:

(1)(a) An official transcript from the regionally accredited institution at which the applicant’s Baccalaureate or post-graduate Bachelor of Science degree was awarded, indicating the degree awarded.

(b) Applicants for initial registration only, having completed their degree requirements at a recognized prosthetics and orthotics degree program within forty-five (45) days of their registration application, and whose transcript is not yet available, may instead of an official transcript, submit both of the following:

1. A letter sent directly to the Board on school letterhead signed by the orthotics and prosthetics degree program’s director, documenting the applicant has completed the required prosthetic and orthotic’s degree curriculum and is eligible and due to graduate, and specifying the degree to be awarded; and,

2. A copy of the applicant’s request for a certified transcript addressed to be sent directly to the Board.

(2) If the applicant’s degree was not awarded in orthotics and prosthetics, documentation from the CAAHEP approved program certifying completion of an orthotics, or prosthetics, or orthotics-prosthetics program, as applicable.

(3) For registration as a resident the applicant must provide Ddocumentation of enrollment in an NCOPE approved residency program.

(4) For registration as an intern the applicant must provide documentation of a proposed internship meeting the requirement of rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C.

(4)(5) Documentation of completion of the mandatory courses.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802, 468.803 FS. Law Implemented 468.803, 456.0635 FS. History–New 12-9-10, Amended 5-15-12, 11-13-12, 5-6-18,                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists & Prosthetists

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

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: September 16, 2020