The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the rule language for approved examinations.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B14-4.001Approved Examinations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule amendments are intended to update the rule language for approved examinations.

SUMMARY: To update rule language.

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: 456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803(4) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1)(c), 468.803(4) FS.

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:

 

64B14-4.001 Approved Examinations.

The board accepts the examination results of the following national standards organization in lieu of administering a state examination:

(1) Orthotist, prosthetist, prosthetist/orthotist – the American Board for certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics, and Pedorthics (ABC) ABC examination in place at the time of application or, if currently ABC certified, the ABC examination in place at the time of certification.

(2) Pedorthist – the Board of Certification in Pedorthics or ABC pedorthic examination.

(3) Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant – Surgical Appliance Institute and Trulife Healthcare examinations.

Rulemaking Authority 456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803(4) FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), 468.803(4) FS. History–New 11-1-99, Amended 9-21-06, 3-16-10, 3-5-15,                       .

 

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 23, 2020

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 6, 2021