The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the certification requirements for a technologist with a specialty in either Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology, Blood Banking (...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    64B3-5.003: Technologist
    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the certification requirements for a technologist with a specialty in either Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology, Blood Banking (Donor Processing) and to update the education, training/experience and certification for a technologist with a specialty in histology.
    SUMMARY: Certification requirements for a technologist with a specialty in either Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology, Blood Banking (Donor Processing) will be updated. Education, training/experience and certification for a technologist with a specialty in histology will be updated.
    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: 483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS.
    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.0034(3), 483.800, 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.815, 483.823 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: Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257

    THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

    64B3-5.003 Technologist.

    (1) through (2) No change.

    (3) In addition, at least one of the following requirements must be met for specific areas of licensure. In some cases there are multiple options for meeting the requirement.

    (a) Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology.

    Education

    Option

    Training/Experience

    Certification

    Bachelors Degree

    (or higher)

    in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or

    Biological Science

    1

    Clinical laboratory training program,

    or

    3 years experience with a minimum of 6 months in each specialty for which licensure is sought

    MLS MT(ASCP),

    MT(AMT),

    MT(AAB)

    NRCC examinations or specialist examinations in single discipline for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    90 semester hours

    college credit

    2

    Clinical laboratory training program

    MLS MT(ASCP),

    MT(AMT),

    MT(AAB), or specialist examinations in single discpline for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    Associate Degree

    in Clinical/Medical

    Laboratory Technology

    3

    as required by certifying body

    MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

     

     

     

     

    Associate Degree

    4a

    Successfully completed a Department of Defense clinical laboratory training program

    MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

    4b

    5 years of pertinent clinical laboratory experience with one year of experience in each specialty area for which licensure is sought

    MT(AAB) examinations, including specialist examinations, in single disciplines for licensure in that specialty area

    (b) Blood Banking

    (Donor Processing)

    Education

    Option

    Training/Experience

    Certification

    Bachelors Degree

    (or higher)

    In Medical Technology

    1

    as required by certifying body

      MLS MT(ASCP),

      BB(ASCP),

      SBB(ASCP),

      MT(AAB),

      MT(AMT)

    Bachelors Degree

    (or higher)

    in Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, or

    Biological Science

    1

    Medical Technology Training program,

    or

    Board approved training program in Blood Banking,

    or

    3 years experience in clinical laboratory experience in the areas of Chemistry, Serology/Immunology, Hematology, and Immunohematology and Blood Banking

    MLS MT(ASCP),

    BB(ASCP),

    SBB(ASCP),

    MT(AAB),

    MT(AMT)

    (c) through (f) No change.

    (g) Histology.

    Education

    Option

    Training/Experience

    Certification

    Associate Degree

    (or higher)

    1

    NAACLS-approved Histotechnology Program

     

    HT(ASCP)

     

     

     

     

     

    as required by certifying body

    2a

    as required by certifying body

    HTL(ASCP) or HT(ASCP)QIHC

    60 semester hours

    12 hours chemical/biological science

    2b

    Board approved training program

    HT (ASCP)

    as required by certifying body

    3a

    5 years of pertinent experience, and

    48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques

    HT(ASCP)

    3b

    5 years of pertinent experience, and

    48 contact hours of continuing education in immunohistochemistry/advanced histologic techniques, and licensure as a technician in the specialty of histology

    Not required

    (h) No change.

    Rulemaking Authority 483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 FS. Law Implemented 381.0034(3), 483.800, 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.815, 483.823 FS. History–New 12-6-94, Amended 7-12-95, 9-10-95, 12-4-95, Formerly 59O-5.003, Amended 5-26-98, 1-11-99, 7-5-01, 3-24-02, 10-29-02, 8-16-04, 5-15-05, 12-19-05, 5-25-06, 7-9-07, 2-7-08, 6-17-09, 1-30-12,                               .


    NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel
    DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 7, 2012
    DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 18, 2012

Document Information

Comments Open:
12/11/2012
Summary:
Certification requirements for a technologist with a specialty in either Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology, Blood Banking (Donor Processing) will be updated. Education, training/experience and certification for a technologist with a specialty in histology will be updated.
Purpose:
The Board proposes the rule amendment to update the certification requirements for a technologist with a specialty in either Microbiology, Serology/Immunology, Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology, Molecular Pathology, Blood Banking (Donor Processing) and to update the education, training/experience and certification for a technologist with a specialty in histology.
Rulemaking Authority:
483.805(4), 483.811(2), 483.823 F.S.
Law:
381.0034(3), 483.800, 483.809, 483.811(2), 483.815, 483.823 F.S.
Contact:
Bruce Deterding, Executive Director, Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin # C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257.
Related Rules: (1)
64B3-5.003. Technologist