The purpose and effect for Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., is to delete inapplicable examinations required and to add a new required examination; for Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., it is to delete a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic ...

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
64B14-4.001: Approved Examinations
64B14-4.100: Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship
64B14-4.110: Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthic
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect for Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., is to delete inapplicable examinations required and to add a new required examination; for Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., it is to delete a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship; for Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., it is to amend the rule title and update the existing language.
SUMMARY: In Rule 64B14-4.001, F.A.C., inapplicable examinations required are deleted and a new required examination is added; in Rule 64B14-4.100, F.A.C., a non-applicable requirement for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship is deleted; in Rule 64B14-4.110, F.A.C., the rule title is amended and the existing language is updated.
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: 456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.017(1)(c), 468.803 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: Joe Baker, Jr., Executive Director, Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C07, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3259

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

64B14-4.001 Approved Examinations.

(1) The board accepts the examination results of the following nations standards organization in lieu of administering a state examination:

(a) No change.

(b) Pedorthist – the ABC certified pedorthic BCP examination.

(c) No change.

(2) The board approves the following examinations for licensure pursuant to Section 468.805, F.S.:

(a) Orthotist prosthetist, prosthetist/orthotist – the written and written simulation modules of the ABC examination.

(b) Pedorthist – the BCP examination

Specific Authority 456.017(1)(c), 468.802, 468.803(2) FS. Law Implemented 456.017(1)(c), 468.803(2) FS. History–New 11-1-99, Amended 9-21-06,                  .

 

64B14-4.100 Requirements for Prosthetic or Orthotic Residency or Internship.

(1) through (7) No change.

(8) Prior to commencing a residency or internship, the resident/intern must submit a completed  Registration Form, Form number DH-MQA 1114, 11/07.

Specific Authority 468.802, 468.803 FS. Law Implemented 468.803 FS. History–New 11-1-99, Amended 7-2-07,                  .

 

64B14-4.110 Requirements for Orthotic Fitter, Orthotic Fitter Assistant and Pedorthist Pedorthic.

(1) through (2) No change.

(3) Requirements for Licensure as a Pedorthist.

(a) The minimum 120 hours of training must meet the following requirements:

1. The training must take place in a program approved by  ABC BCP.

2. No change.

(b) The internship must consist of 80 hours of pedorthic work experience under the direct supervision of a licensed orthotist, licensed pedorthist, an orthotist certified by ABC, or a pedorthist certified by ABC BCP.

Specific Authority 468.802, 468.803 FS. Law Implemented 468.803 FS. History–New 11-1-99, Amended 1-16-06, 9-21-06,                  .

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
NAME OF SUPERVISOR OR PERSON WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists
DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 9, 2007
DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAW: December 14, 2007