Update application and put potential applicants on notice that time spent in residency or internship is valid only if registered with the Board.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
64B14-4.003Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Update application and put potential applicants on notice that time spent in residency or internship is valid only if registered with the Board.
SUMMARY: Updated application and notice of required registration
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: 468.802 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 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 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:

64B14-4.003 Documentation of Eligibility for Licensure.

(1) In order to establish eligibility for licensure as an orthotist or prosthetist under Section 468.803(5)(a) or (b), F.S., the applicant must submit an Application for Licensure, form DH-MQA 1132, 3/2013 7/12, herein incorporated by reference, which is available at: https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-_________01882 the Board’s website: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/OrthPros/index.html, and provide:

(a) through (e) No change.

(f) Sections 468.803(4)(a)2., (4)(b)2., (5)(a)2., and (5)(b)2., F.S., require that an applicant for examination or license must first complete a 1 year qualified experience internship or residency. Experience gained in Florida, either through a residency or internship, is deemed “qualified” beginning only after the issuance date of a valid Registration to practice in Florida as either an intern or resident.

(2) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 468.802 FS. Law Implemented 456.013(1), (7), 468.803 FS. History–New 12-10-98, Amended 11-11-02, 11-1-05, 9-21-06, 4-19-09, 4-12-10, Amended 6-19-12, 11-13-12,_________.

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: March 7, 2013
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: April 4, 2013