The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
    64B20-2.001Licensure by Certification of Credentials
    64B20-2.003Provisional Licensure; Requirements
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.
    SUMMARY: The proposed rule amendments incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.
    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, based upon the expertise and experience of its members, 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: 456.013(7), 468.1135(4) FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 468.1145(2), 468.1155(4), 468.1185 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: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    64B20-2.001 Licensure by Certification of Credentials.

    (1) Any person desiring to be licensed as a speech-language pathologist or audiologist shall apply to the Department of Health and pay the fee required by Rule 64B20-3.002, F.A.C. The application shall be made on Form SPA-1, Application for Licensure, which is incorporated by reference herein, revised October, 2012 December, 2009, and can be obtained from the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256 or on the Board’s website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/speech/index.html. The Department shall notify the applicant by letter of any deficiencies in the application within 30 days after the application is filed. The applicant shall rectify all deficiencies in the application within one year from the date of such letter or the application will be processed as an incomplete application and the application file will be closed.

    (2) No change.

    (3) All Effective January 1, 2002, all applicants for initial or renewal of initial license or licensure by endorsement shall submit to the Board proof of completion of a two (2) hour continuing education course relating to the prevention of medical errors. The 2-hour course shall count toward the total number of continuing education hours required for the profession. The course shall be provided by a Board-approved continuing education provider and shall include a study of root-cause analysis, error reduction and prevention, and patient safety. The address of the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3256.

    Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), 468.1135(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 468.1145(2), 468.1185 FS. History–New 3-14-91, Amended 5-25-92, Formerly 21LL-2.001, Amended 11-30-93, Formerly 61F14-2.001, 59BB-2.001, Amended 6-4-02, 5-18-04, 7-16-09, 4-18-10,                      .

    64B20-2.003 Provisional License; Requirements.

    (1) No change. 

    (2) Any person desiring to receive a provisional license to practice speech-language pathology or audiology shall apply to the Department of Health and pay the fee required by Rule 64B20-3.002, F.A.C. The application shall be made on Form SPA-2, Application for Provisional Licensure, which is incorporated by reference herein, revised October, 2012 December, 2009, and can be obtained from the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256 or on the Board’s website at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/speech/index.html. The Department shall notify the applicant by letter of any deficiencies in the application within 30 days after the application is filed. The applicant shall rectify all deficiencies in the application within one year from the date of such letter or the application will be processed as an incomplete application and the application file will be closed.

    (3) No change.

    (4) In addition to the application form, candidates for a provisional license shall also complete Form SPA-2A, Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology Verification of Employment for a Provisional Licensee, which is incorporated by reference herein, revised October, 2012 August 2008, and can be obtained from the Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256 or at http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/speech/index.html. Said form shall provide the following:

    (a) through (b) No change. 

    (5) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 468.1135(4) FS. Law Implemented 468.1145(2), 468.1155(4) FS. History–New 3-14-91, Amended 12-4-91, Formerly 21LL-2.003, Amended 11-30-93, Formerly 61F14-2.003, Amended 9-26-95, Formerly 59BB-2.003, Amended 11-20-07, 6-1-09, 4-18-10,_________.           


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 24, 2012
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 4, 2013

     

Document Information

Comments Open:
1/22/2013
Summary:
The proposed rule amendments incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.
Purpose:
The proposed rule amendments are intended to incorporate the appropriate application forms into the Board’s rules.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.013(7), 468.1135(4), FS.
Law:
456.013(7), 468.1145(2), 468.1155(4), 468.1185, FS.
Contact:
Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.
Related Rules: (2)
64B20-2.001. Licensure by Certification of Credentials
64B20-2.003. Provisional License; Requirements