The Board proposes to repeal the rule due to statutory changes.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Psychology

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B19-18.001: Qualifications to Evaluate and Treat Sex Offenders Under "Qualified Practitioner" Status
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes to repeal the rule due to statutory changes.
SUMMARY: The rule will be repealed due to statutory changes.
SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS: No Statement of Estimated Regulatory Cost was prepared.
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.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 490.004(4), 947.005(9), 948.001(6) FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 947.005(9), 948.001(6) FS.
IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN FAW.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Susan Love, Executive Director, Board of Psychology, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3253

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B19-18.001 Qualifications to Evaluate and Treat Sex Offenders as a “Qualified Practitioner”.

Prior to holding oneself out as a “Qualified Practitioner,” eligible to evaluate and treat sex offenders, complete a “risk assessment” or prepare a “safety plan,” as defined in Sections 947.005(9), (10), (11), and 948.001(6), (7), (8), F.S., a Florida licensed psychologist shall demonstrate specialized knowledge in the field. Specialized knowledge shall be demonstrated by completing education or training in each of the following areas:

(1) Theory and research regarding the etiology and diagnostic information regarding sexual deviance and associated conditions. Among the conditions that are the main focus of this area of practice emphasis are those such as:

(a) Paraphilias;

(b) Impulse control disorders;

(c) Psychopathy;

(d) Psychoactive substance abuse/dependence;

(e) General criminal behaviors; and

(f) Cognitive and developmental impairment of sexual offenders;

(2) Theory and research regarding evaluation, risk assessment and treatment of sex offenders;

(3) Theory and research regarding physiological measures of sexual arousal;

(4) Legal and ethical issues in the evaluation and treatment of sex offenders; and

(5) Adherence to the continuing psychological education requirements governing “Qualified Practitioners,” set forth in subsection 64B19-13.003(5), F.A.C.

Specific Authority 490.004(4), 947.005(9), 948.001(6) FS. Law Implemented 947.005(9), 948.001(6) FS. History–New 10-23-06, Repealed ________.

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Psychology
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: October 26, 2007