The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove language in sub-subparagraph 64B17-3.001(3)(b)1.f., F.A.C.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B17-3.001: Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to remove language in sub-subparagraph 64B17-3.001(3)(b)1.f., F.A.C.

SUMMARY: Removing sub-subparagraph 64B17-3.001(3)(b)1.f., F.A.C., regarding Immigration and Naturalization Services of the federal government.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: 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 Cost (SERC) was not necessary and that these rule amendments will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time. The Board has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business, or likely increase regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within 1 year after implementation of the rule.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding the statement of estimated costs, or to provide a proposal for a lower regulatory cost alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 486.025(1), 486.031(3) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017, 486.031, 486.051 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B17-3.001 Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination.

Every physical therapist who applies for licensure by examination shall file DOH Form #DH-MQA 1142 Application for Licensure, Revised 11/11 02/10, incorporated by reference, which is available through www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa, and demonstrate to the Board that the applicant:

(1) through (3)(b)1.e. No change.

f. Is recognized to perform visa screening by the Immigration and Naturalization Service of the federal government.

g. through h. renumbered f. through g. No change.

i. Until and including December 31, 2006, evidence of successful completion of a Board approved English proficiency examination if English was not the language of instruction as evidenced by a minimum score of 220 on the computer based test or 560 on the paper test version of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and 4.5 on the test of written English (TWE) and 50 on the test of spoken English (TSE).

2. No change.

a. through d. No change.

3. Effective January 1, 2007, evidence of successful completion of a Board approved English proficiency examination if English was not the language of instruction as evidenced by a minimum total score of 89 on the TOEFL as well as accompanying minimum scores in the test’s four components of: 24 in writing; 26 in speaking; 21 in reading comprehension; and 18 in listening comprehension.

Rulemaking Authority 486.025(1), 486.031(3) FS. Law Implemented 456.017, 486.031, 486.051 FS. History–New 8-6-84, Amended 6-2-85, Formerly 21M-7.20, Amended 5-18-86, Formerly 21M-7.020, 21MM-3.001, Amended 3-1-94, Formerly 61F11-3.001, Amended 12-22-94, 4-10-96, Formerly 59Y-3.001, Amended 12-30-98, 1-23-03, 4-9-06, 9-19-06, 3-13-07, 5-11-08, 5-21-09, 8-10-09, 7-5-10,________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Physical Therapy Practice

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 13, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: September 16, 2011