To clarify training and supervision requirements for electrical stimulation and ultrasound devices.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Occupational Therapy

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
64B11-4.001: Use of Prescription Devices
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To clarify training and supervision requirements for electrical stimulation and ultrasound devices.
SUMMARY: Training and supervision.
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: 468.203(4), 468.204 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 468.203(4) 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: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Department of Health, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0797

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B11-4.001 Use of Prescription Devices.

(1) Electrical Stimulation Device.

(a) - (b) No Change.

(c) The training required for students, postgraduates, and licensees to qualify for the use of an electrical stimulation device shall include didactic training of at least four (4) hours and performance of at least five (5) treatments under supervision. The required training may be obtained through educational programs, workshops, or seminars offered at a college or university approved for training of occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association or of physical therapists by the American Physical Therapy Association or at clinical facilities affiliated with such accredited colleges or universities or through educational programs offered by the American Society of Hand Therapists or Florida Occupational Therapy Association. Online courses are not approved for the didactic or performance training.

(d) Supervised treatment sessions shall be conducted under the personal supervision of licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who have completed four hours of coursework in the use of electrical stimulation devices and five (5) supervised treatments or licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants trained in the use of electrical stimulation devices. Treatment supervisors must have a minimum of 24 months prior experience in the use of electrical stimulation devices. Personal supervision means that the supervisor is in the room with the trainees and actively provides guidance and supervision of the performance treatments.

(e) - (f) No Change.

(2) Ultrasound Device.

(a) - (b) No Change.

(c) The training required for students, postgraduates, and licensees to qualify for the use of an ultrasonic stimulation device shall include didactic training of at least four (4) hours and performance of at least five (5) treatments under supervision. The required training may be obtained through educational programs, workshops, or seminars offered at a college or university approved for training of occupational therapists by the American Occupational Therapy Association or of physical therapists by the American Physical Therapy Association or at clinical facilities affiliated with such accredited colleges or universities or educational programs offered through the American Society of Hand Therapists or Florida Occupational Therapy Association. Online courses are not approved for the didactic or performance training.

(d) Supervised treatment sessions shall be conducted under the personal supervision of licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants who have completed four hours of coursework in the use of ultrasound devices and five (5) supervised treatments or licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants trained in the use of ultrasound devices. Treatment supervisors must have a minimum of 24 months prior experience in the use of ultrasound devices. Personal supervision means that the supervisor is in the room with the trainees and actively provides guidance and supervision of the performance treatments.

(e) - (f) No Change.

Specific Authority 468.203(4), 468.204 FS. Law Implemented 468.203(4) FS. History–New 1-1-88, Formerly 21M-15.001, 61F6-15.001, Amended 12-4-95, Formerly 59R-63.001, Amended 8-9-99, 7-2-00, _________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Occupational Therapy
NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Occupational Therapy
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: January 7, 2013
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: January 24, 2013