For 4.001, to clarify that applicants must pass the American Board for Certification examination in effect at the time of application or, if previously certified, at the time of certification; for 4.003, to allow applicants who cannot supply patient ...  

  • Notice of Development of Rulemaking

     

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

    Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

    RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

    64B14-4.001Approved Examinations

    64B14-4.003Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure

    PURPOSE AND EFFECT: For Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., to clarify that applicants must pass the American Board for Certification examination in effect at the time of application or, if previously certified, at the time of certification; for Rule 64B14-4.003, F.A.C., to allow applicants who cannot supply patient logs as proof of completion of an internship to substitute documentation from the American Board for Certification.

    SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Examination (for Rule 64B14-4.001) and documentation (for Rule 64B14-4.003) required for licensure.

    RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803(2) FS.

    LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 456.017(1)(c), 468.803, 468.803(2) FS.

    IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

    THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE IS: Adrienne Rodgers, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257, (850)245-4393

    THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO COST FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.

     

Document Information

Subject:
Examination (for 4.001) and documentation (for 4.003) required for licensure.
Purpose:
For 4.001, to clarify that applicants must pass the American Board for Certification examination in effect at the time of application or, if previously certified, at the time of certification; for 4.003, to allow applicants who cannot supply patient logs as proof of completion of an internship to substitute documentation from the American Board for Certification.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803(2) FS.
Law:
456.013(1), (7), 456.017(1)(c), 468.803, 468.803(2) FS.
Contact:
Adrienne Rodgers, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3257; (850) 245-4393.
Related Rules: (2)
64B14-4.001. Approved Examinations
64B14-4.003. Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure