This rule change adds language requiring continuing education courses to be relevant to the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B14-5.003Continuing Education Course Criteria

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: This rule change adds language requiring continuing education courses to be relevant to the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics.

SUMMARY: Update requirements for continuing education

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: 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 Costs (SERC) was not necessary and that the rule will not require ratification by the Legislature. No person or interested party submitted additional information regarding the economic impact at that time.

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

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 468.802, 468.806 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(8), 468.806 FS.

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

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: William F. Miller, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3257

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

64B14-5.003 Continuing Education Course Criteria.

(1) To be eligible for credit toward the licensee’s continuing education requirement, a continuing education course shall be designed to enhance the learning and promote the continued development of knowledge and skills of the individual licensee’s professional practice. The course content shall be relevant to the practice of orthotics, prosthetics, or pedorthics and specifically designed to the stated level and learning needs of the participants.

(2) through (8) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 456.013, 468.802, 468.806 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(8), 468.806 FS. History–New 5-18-00, Amended 11-11-02, 10-24-04, __________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 25, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 13, 2013