The purpose and effect of this rule development is to amend an existing definition and to delete another; and to add a definition for the acronym “CAPE.”

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-3.001: Definitions
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to amend an existing definition and to delete another; and to add a definition for the acronym “CAPE.”
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Definitions.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.802, 468.803, 468.807, 468.808, 468.809 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS:

64B14-3.001 Definitions.

As used in this chapter, the following terms shall mean:

(1) No change.

(2) ABC – The American Board for Certification in Orthotics, Prosthetics and Prosthetics Pedorthics, Inc.

(3) through (6) No change.

(7) BCP – Board for Certification in Pedorthics, Inc.

(7)(8) BOC – Board for Orthotist/Prosthetist Certification, Inc.

(8)(8) CAAHEP – Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

(9) CAPE – Commission on Accreditation for Pedorthic Education.

(10) through (30) No change.

Specific Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 468.802, 468.803, 468.807, 468.808, 468.809 FS. History–New 10-21-99, Amended 2-19-04, 5-5-04, 5-23-07, 8-8-07,________.