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.  

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    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, Allen.hall@flhealth.gov.

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

Document Information

Subject:
The rule amendments clarify requirements for application for licensure without examination in Florida, and address legislative changes.
Purpose:
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.
Rulemaking Authority:
456.013, 486.025, 486.031(3), 486.104 FS.
Law:
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.
Contact:
Allen Hall, Executive Director, Board of Physical Therapy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way Bin C-05, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3255, Allen.hall@flhealth.gov.
Related Rules: (1)
64B17-3.001. Licensure as a Physical Therapist by Examination