The updated language ensures public safety by clarifying that a current physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license is required by an applicant for licensure in Florida without examination, and addresses legislative changes.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Physical Therapy Practice

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B17-3.001Licensure

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The updated language ensures public safety by clarifying that a current physical therapist or physical therapist assistant license is required by an applicant for licensure in Florida without examination, and addresses legislative changes.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The rule amendments clarify requirements for application for licensure without examination in Florida, and address legislative changes.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 486.025, 486.031(3), 486.104 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.013, 456.017, 456.0635, 456.38, 486.031, 486.041, 486.051, 486.061, 486.0715, 486.081, 486.102, 486.103, 486.104 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.