The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance/Waiver, which was filed on October 7, 2008, on behalf of Douglas A. Taylor, CP. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-4.003: Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 18, 2008, the Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists has issued an order.
The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists hereby gives notice that it has issued an Order on the Petition for Variance/Waiver, which was filed on October 7, 2008, on behalf of Douglas A. Taylor, CP. The Notice of Petition for Variance/Waiver was published in Vol. 34, No. 44, of the October 31, 2008, Florida Administrative Weekly. Specifically, the Petitioner sought a variance and waiver of the provisions of paragraph 64B14-4.003(1)(b), F.A.C., be waived in regards to the educational course work which was completed before CAAHEP’s implementation. The Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists considered the Petition at its meeting held on November 6, 2008, in Jacksonville, Florida. The Board’s Order, filed on November 18, 2008, approved the Petition for Waiver of paragraph 64B14-4.003(1)(b), F.A.C., finding that the Petitioner submitted proof of a bachelor of science degree from an accredited university, and a certificate in prosthetics from a program equivalent to a program recognized by CAAHEP.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Joe Baker, Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C07, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3258.