Cecille Riggs; The petition requests the Board to issue a declaratory statement addressing whether staple removal is within the scope of practice.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Physical Therapy Practice

The Board of Physical Therapy Practice hereby gives notice that on April 6, 2010, it has received a Petition for Declaratory Statement from Cecille Riggs. The petition requests the Board to issue a declaratory statement addressing whether staple removal is within the scope of practice.

Comments on this petition should be filed with: Board of Physical Therapy Practice/MQA, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin #C05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, within 14 days of publication of this notice.

For a copy of the petition, contact Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy Practice, at the above address or telephone [phone].