To revise form DOH-AT-001; update licensure requirements.

Notice of Proposed Rule

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Athletic Training

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B33-2.001Licensure Requirements.

64B33-2.003Requirements for Continuing Education.

64B33-2.005Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To revise form DOH-AT-001; update licensure requirements.

SUMMARY: Revise form DOH-AT-001, “Board of Athletic Training State of Florida Examination Application for Licensure,” including retitling to “Board of Athletic Training State of Florida Application for Licensure” (rev. 07/15); update licensure requirements.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COST 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), 456.036, 468.705, 468.707, 468.711(2), (3) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(7), 456.036, 456.0635, 468.707, 468.711, (2) 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: Sue Foster, Executive Director, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258; 850-245-4474

 

THE TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B33-2.001 Licensure Requirements.

All candidates for licensure shall pay the application fee and shall submit to the Department a completed DOH form DOH-AT-001 entitled “BOARD OF ATHLETIC TRAINING STATE OF FLORIDA EXAMINATION APPLICATION FOR LICENSURE” (Revised 07/15 05/12) incorporated herein by reference. The application can be obtained by writing the Department of Health, Board of Athletic Training, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258 or at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-      01938. The application is also available from the website address as follows:  http://floridasathletictraining.gov/licensing/ http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/athtrain/at_lic_req.html.

(1) No change.

(a) The applicant shall submit proof of successful completion of an accredited professional approved athletic training degree program. curriculum:

(b) The applicant shall submit proof of passing the national examination to be certified by the Board of Certification Entry Level Certification examination, which is hereby approved by the Board, and proof of certification by the Board of Certification.

(c) The applicant shall submit proof of current certification in both cardiopulmonary cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation and the use of with an automated external defibrillator at the professional rescue level from the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent.

(d) Beginning July 1, 2016, all applicants must submit to a background screening pursuant to 456.0135.

(2) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013(7), 468.705, 468.707 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 456.0635, 468.707 FS. History–New 5-29-96, Formerly 61-25.002, 64B30-25.002, Amended 8-22-00, 5-9-02, 3-6-07, 8-12-08, 5-27-09, 5-27-10, 12-25-12,        .

 

64B33-2.003 Requirements for Continuing Education.

(1) In the 24 months preceding each biennial renewal period, every athletic trainer licensed pursuant to Chapter 468, Part XIII, F.S., shall be required to complete 24 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board. However, athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the second half of the biennium shall be required to complete only 12 hours of continuing education in courses approved by the Board prior to renewal. The hours of continuing education required for renewal must include a minimum of a two-hour course in prevention of medical errors required by Section 456.013(7), F.S. The continuing education requirement includes current certification in both cardiopulmonary cardiovascular pulmonary resuscitation with and the use of an automated external defibulator at the professional rescue level from the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, the National Safety Council, or an entity approved by the Board as equivalent. Athletic trainers who receive an initial license during the 90 days preceding a renewal period shall not be required to complete any continuing education for that renewal period.

(2) No change.

(3) Acceptable continuing education must focus on the domains of athletic training, including Injury/Illness Prevention and Wellness Protection, Clinical Evaluation and Diagnosis, Immediate and Emergency Care, Treatment and Rehabilitation, and Organizational and Professional Health and Well‐being prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries; rehabilitation and reconditioning of athletic injuries; health care administration; or professional development and responsibility of athletic trainers.

(4) No change.

(a) Courses, professional development activities, live events, webinars, and publication activities approved by the Board of Certification (BOC);

(b) Post-certification courses in athletic training sponsored by a college or university approved by the United States Department of Education which provides a curriculum for athletic trainers.  In order to be eligible, a course must be assigned credit hours and be listed on an official transcript. In order for practicum courses, clinical and internship experiences to be eligible, credit hours must be earned and listed as such on an official transcript. Teaching a college course is not acceptable for CE credit. Non-credit college courses are not acceptable for CE credit.

(c)(5) No change.

(d) A webinar is considered a live event if the provider can track the participant’s session activity. If the provider does not have the ability to track the participant's activity, the course is considered a home study.

(5)(6) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 468.705, 468.711(2), (3) FS. Law Implemented 456.013(7), 468.711(2) FS. History–New 8-4-98, Formerly 64B30-25.0031, Amended 8-22-00, 3-6-07, 8-12-08, 7-29-09, 1-16-12, 10-2-12,       .

 

64B33-2.005 Requirements for Reactivation of an Inactive License.

An inactive license shall be reactivated upon demonstration that the licensee has paid the reactivation fee set forth in Rule 64B33-3.001, F.A.C., and has complied with the following requirements:

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Effective July 1, 2016, all applicants will submit to background screening pursuant to s. 456.0135. The board may require a background screening for an applicant whose license has expired or who is undergoing disciplinary action.

Rulemaking Authority 456.036, 468.705 FS. Law Implemented 456.036, 468.711 FS. History–New 8-10-09, Amended 12-3-09, 1-16-12,        .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE:  Board of Athletic Training

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE:  Board of Athletic Training

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD:  July 17, 2015

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR:  September 18, 2015