DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Council of Licensed MidwiferyRULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B24-2.004: Licensure by EndorsementNOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 33, No. 37, September 14, 2007 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Changes are made as a result of comments made at a Rules Hearing held on November 30, 2007. The changes are as follows:
64B24-2.004 Licensure by Endorsement.
(1)(b)3. The applicant has received a determination of substantial equivalency through the use of this evaluation tool by an approved foreign education credentialing agency meeting the following criteria:
(i) Has a comprehensive, standardized orientation and training program for all reviewers who must be experienced and knowledgeable in the area of midwifery education.
(ii) Has an audit and quality assurance or review committee to monitor the evaluation process.
(iii) Employs full time staff support including an international expert in education credential equivalency and analysis.
(iv) Has an updated, current, and comprehensive resource document library available for reference.
(v) Consults with a Florida licensed midwife approved by the Department to review the professional education component of the review.
(vi) Uses original documentation for the institution with institutional seals and signatures.
(2)(c)3. The applicant has received a determination of substantial equivalency through the use of this evaluation tool by an approved education credentialing agency meeting the following criteria:
(i) Has a comprehensive, standardized orientation and training program for all reviewers who must be experienced and knowledgeable in the area of midwifery education.
(ii) Has an audit and quality assurance or review committee to monitor the evaluation process.
(iii) Employs full time staff support including an international expert in education credential equivalency and analysis.
(iv) Has an updated, current, and comprehensive resource document library available for reference.
(v) Consults with a Florida licensed midwife approved by the Department to review the professional education component of the review.
(vi) Uses original documentation for the institution with institutional seals and signatures.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Pamela King, Executive Director, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C-06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3250
