a variance or waiver of Rules 64B17-3.001(3) and 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Michael A. Siefman, P.T., which requires for foreign gradutes to have received a determination that the credentials are equivalent to education required for licensure as ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
    Board of Physical Therapy Practice

    RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
    64B17-3.003: Licensure by Endorsement

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 20, 2012, the Board of Physical Therapy Practice, received a petition for a variance or waiver of Rules 64B17-3.001(3) and 64B17-3.003, F.A.C., filed by Michael A. Siefman, P.T., which requires for foreign graduates to have received a determination that the credentials are equivalent to education required for licensure as a physical therapist in the United States as determined by the Foreign Credentialing Commission on Physical Therapy. And the requirement that an applicant demonstrates that he or she meets the requirements of Rule 64B17-3.001, F.A.C., and may be licensed to practice physical therapy by endorsement by presenting evidence satisfactory to the Board that the applicant has active licensure in another jurisdiction and has passed an examination before a similar, lawful, authorized examining board in physical therapy in such other jurisdiction if their standards for licensure are as high as those maintained in Florida.
    Comments on this petition should be filed with the Board of Physical Therapy Practice at the above address within 14 days of publication of this notice.
    A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255.

Document Information

Contact:
Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255.
Related Rules: (1)
64B17-3.003. Licensure by Endorsement