The purpose of the amendments is to clarify rules, improve efficiency and delete unnecessary language.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Massage Therapy

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B7-32.001Definitions

64B7-32.002Proof of Graduation

64B7-32.005Minimum Standards for Colonics Training

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of the amendments is to clarify rules, improve efficiency and delete unnecessary language.

SUMMARY: Clarify, improve efficiency and delete 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 these rules 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 rules 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: 480.035(7) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b), 480.041(5)(c) 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: Kama Monroe, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256.

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B7-32.001 Definitions.

(1)For the purposes of this rule chapter a “Cclassroom hour” means shall be defined as no less than 50 minutes of any one clock hour during which the student participates in a learning activity of the school while in the physical presence of a faculty member.

(2) “Graduate” means a student who has completed a course of study at a Board approved massage school, as defined in 480.033(9), F.S.

(3) “Graduate list” means an electronic list submitted by an in-state Board approved massage school in a method designed by the Board office, which identifies students who have met all educational and institutional requirements for graduation.

(4) “Approved signer” means a faculty member, school owner, or registrar who is designated by the Board approved massage school to sign transcripts or graduate lists.

For the coursework required in paragraph 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C., the participation must be in the physical presence of a member of the faculty of the school.

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.001, 61G11-32.001, Amended 9-3-12,                            .

 

64B7-32.002 Proof of Graduation.

To be acknowledged as a graduate, of a Board approved massage school as referred to in Section 480.033(9), F.S., the Board’s administrative office must receive one of the following:

(1) A graduate list which identifies the applicant, or List of graduates sent electronically in a method designed by the Board office; or

(2) An oOfficial transcript, indicating which indicates that the an applicant has met all educational and institutional requirements indicating the date of enrollment and the date of graduation. An official transcript must include the following:

(a) indicate dates of enrollment and graduation Transcript must be created in an electronic system at the approved massage school that includes an audit trail;

(b) contain a list of courses which satisfy the course of study requirements in 64B7-32.003(1)(b), F.A.C., and indicate completion of courses by the applicant during enrollment

(c) be signed by an approved signer

(d)(b) Transcripts must be sent directly from the school or custodian of records to the Board office in a sealed envelope. that states “Transcript is not valid if seal is broken.”

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.002, Amended 2-13-95, 2-21-96, Formerly 61G11-32.002, Amended 2-26-12, 12-8-13, 3-10-16,                              .

 

Substantial rewording of Rule 64B7-32.005 follows.  See Florida Administrative for present text.

64B7-32.005 Minimum Standards for Colonics Irrigation Training.

(1) Any course of study in colonic irrigation shall be in addition to the minimum course of study provided in Rule 64B7-32.003(1)(c), F.A.C.

(2)An in-state Board approved massage school shall submit a course of study for colonic irrigation training to the Board for approval prior to offering colonic irrigation training.

(3)A course of study in colonic irrigation shall include at a minimum, the 100 classroom hours listed below, completed at a rate of no more than 6 classroom hours per day and no more than 30 classroom hours per calendar week:

Area of Study                                                                      Classroom Hours

Theory, anatomy, physiology, pathology of the colon               50

and digestive system and principles of colon hygiene.

 

Clinical practicum, including procedure, history,                            45

clinical records, contra-indication, and 20 treatments.

 

Sterilization techniques and equipment training                            5

Rulemaking Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b), (5)(c) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Amended 4-26-87, 1-31-90, 2-7-91, Formerly 21L-32.005, 61G11-32.005,                               .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

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

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: July 28, 2017

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 11, 2017