The Board proposes this rule amendment to simplify and reduce the documentation necessary from Board approved massage programs regarding the documentation for the programs’ graduates.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Massage

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B7-32.002: Documentation of Graduation from a Board Approved Massage School

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes this rule amendment to simplify and reduce the documentation necessary from Board approved massage programs regarding the documentation for the programs’ graduates.

SUMMARY: This rule amendment will simplify and reduce the documentation necessary from Board approved massage programs regarding the documentation for the programs’ graduates.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS:

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: 480.035(7) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAW.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT IS: Anthony Jusevitch, Executive Director, Board of Massage Therapy/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C06, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3256

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B7-32.002 Documentation of Graduation from a Board Approved Massage School.

In order Tto be acknowledged as a graduate of a Board approved massage school as referred to in subsection 480.033(9), F.S., the Board’s administrative office must receive a list of graduates sent electronically in a method designed by the Board office or an official transcript which indicates that an applicant has met all educational and institutional requirements indicating the start date and the date of graduation an official transcript documenting the applicant’s training. Such transcript must document to the satisfaction of the Board that the applicant has successfully completed a course of study in massage which met the minimum standards for training and curriculum as delineated in this rule chapter. A transcript indicating passing grades in all courses, and including dates of attendance, and stating the date of successful completion of the entire course of study, is evidence of successful completion. If the transcript does not specifically state that the student successfully completed the entire course of study, the transcript must be accompanied by a diploma or certificate of completion indicating the dates of attendance and completion.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 480.035(7) FS. Law Implemented 480.033(9), 480.041(1)(b) FS. History–New 3-25-86, Formerly 21L-32.002, Amended 2-13-95, 2-21-96, 61G11-32.002, Amended________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Massage Therapy

DATE OF PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 21, 2011

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: November 10, 2011