The Board proposes the rule amendment to require an applicant seeking reexamination to use the form set forth in Rule 64B6-2.003, F.A.C., and to clarify whether a person may perform hearing aid dispensing services if he or she fails the next ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Hearing Aid Specialists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B6-2.005: Reexamination
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to require an applicant seeking reexamination to use the form set forth in Rule 64B6-2.003, F.A.C., and to clarify whether a person may perform hearing aid dispensing services if he or she fails the next examination.
SUMMARY: The amendment directs an applicant for reexamination to the approved form for reexamination and clarifies when an applicant can continue to provide dispensing services when he or she either failed or did not sit for the examination.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: A statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared. The Board determined the proposed rule will not have an impact on small business.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 456.017(2), 484.044, 484.0445 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 484.0445, 484.045 FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Hearing Aid Specialists/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B6-2.005 Reexamination.

(1) An applicant who fails the licensure examination may retake the examination by submitting to the board office a completed application form and, application fee and examination fee. The application shall be made as set forth in Rule 64B6-2.003, F.A.C.

(2) No person may further perform any hearing aid dispensing services if she or he fails to either sit for or pass the next available examination for which he or she qualifies, unless he or she is eligible to continue in the training program pursuant to subsection 64B6-8.003(6), F.A.C.

Specific Authority 456.017(2), 484.044, 484.0445 FS. Law Implemented 484.0445, 484.045 FS. History–New 12-21-86, Amended 2-16-89, 5-22-90, Formerly 21JJ-2.006, 61G9-2.006, Amended 6-6-02,________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Hearing Aid Specialists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 14, 2008
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 5, 2008